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Thalidomide campaigners have reacted with relief and joy after the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, pledged a lifetime commitment of funding to support survivors of the scandal.Announcing the budg
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stanley becher ment of around 拢40m, I am today announcing a lifetime commitment, guaranteeing funding for ever. Sunak also announced 拢19m to tac
stanley cup kle domestic abuse in England and Wales, with funding for a network of respite rooms to support homeless women, and 拢10m to support veterans with mental health needs across the UK. Were all so happy, relieved and grateful, said Nick Dobrik, a thalidomide survivor who has long campaigned for the victims compensation funding to continue past 2023. These funds are vital to ensure that we have dignity and independence in old age. Im 61 but feel like Im in my 80s. Because of my disabilities, Ive had to use my body in ways it wasnt meant to be used. As a result, I have constant pain in my shoulders and my fingers, which means that finding gainful employment is very difficult. The Tory MP Simon Hoare, the chair of the all-party parliamentary group for thalidomide, also welcomed the announcement. I am incredibly grateful to Rishi for hearing our case and responding so warmly and fully. The relief Xpnv Theresa May accused of U-turn over EU court s role after Brexit
Paul Chamberlain, who is suffering from motor neurone disease, makes a most valid point when he challenges those in parliament who oppose assisted dying to tell him that in person Report, 10 July . As he states, he would explain to such parliamentari
stanley fr ans that he wants to avoid a continuing and escalating process where he would lose totally all his faculties prior to death. It was disappointing
stanley espana that there was such opposition when the Commons last debated assisted dying on 27 March 2012. Of course, like others who want to see a change in the law, I understand some of the arguments put
stanley cup forward by opponents, who argue there could be dangers to the lives of disabled people who may be urged to take that route. However, it is interesting to note that in the few places abroad where assisted dying exists, and where tight safeguards are in place, it has simply not brought this about. If I thought there was any such danger, I certainly would not be arguing along these lines.It is to be hoped therefore that when Lord Falconer s bill is debated in the Lords, there will be greater understanding and sympathy for those like Paul Chamberlain and others in his condition suffering from terminal illness, who urgently plead for the change being argued for.David WinnickLabour, Walsall North