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20/09/2009

Stephen takes calls on those likely to be affected by new guidelines for assisted suicide.

Stephen talks to Debbie Purdy about new guidelines for assisted suicide and takes calls from those likely to be affected. Including a powerful call from David in County Durham. David suffers from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease and voices his fears for the future.

Stephen also speaks to the Labour Chairman of the Commons Select Committee on Education, Barry Sheerman. He says that Ed Ball's comments on cuts in Education spending are ill thought through.

3 hours

Last on

Sun 20 Sep 2009 22:00

Chapters

  • MS sufferer Debbie Purdy delighted with new guidelines

    Stephen speaks to Debbie, who led the campaign for clarification on assisted suicide laws.

    Duration: 24:22

  • A caller's fears for the future

    51 year-old David suffers from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease.

    Duration: 06:05

Broadcast

  • Sun 20 Sep 2009 22:00