内容摘要：The unrest continued into the early hours of Sunday morning, with fireworks launched towards police officers wearing riot gear.

The unrest continued into the early hours of Sunday morning, with fireworks launched towards police officers wearing riot gear.

Their choice would also need to be approved by two doctors and the high court.Private members' bills introduced in the Lords rarely become law.

However, Lord Falconer says he hopes a backbench MP will introduce a similar bill in the Commons, where it will have a greater chance of success.In order to become law, the bill would also need the government to make time for it to be debated - something Prime Minister Sir Keir StarmerEarlier this month, he also said he would let MPs have a free vote on the subject - meaning they could vote based on conscience rather than following the party line.

Lord Falconer's bill was welcomed by broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen, who has advanced lung cancer.Dame Esther said: "This week, for the first time for over a year, I caught a glimpse of hope... I have dared to look forward."

"What we terminally ill need is to be allowed the hope that if life becomes intolerable, we can ask for help to leave it.

"The law might actually change in time for me to die peacefully at home surrounded by those I love. Suddenly my heart lifted."The club had been blighted by legal battles, transfer embargoes and docked points over the past year.

A consortium led by Australian IT millionaire Justin Rees exchanged contracts with former owner Ron Martin in December, but issues surrounding housing plans stalled the deal.The group said it was "delighted" to announce the Essex-based club had been

"We now turn our attention to the start of the new season and hope that the Southend community will unite behind Kevin Maher and the Blues squad," a statement read."There remains much work to be done but with the support of the city, we are confident of a bright future for the Shrimpers."