Our petition calls for the Government to allocate Parliamentary time for assisted dying to be fully debated in the House of Commons – and to give MPs a vote on the issue.

Backed by Dame Esther Rantzen and Dignity in Dying, it will run until July 5.

Having passed more than 10,000 signatures, the Government is obliged to offer a written response.

If it passes 100,000 supporters, it will be considered for debate in Parliament.

Please add your voice to our call if you believe that dying people in the UK should have the option to end their lives with dignity, subject to strict eligibility criteria and safeguards.

You can sign by visiting petition.parliament.uk/petitions/653593