Polly Toynbee, the renowned Guardian commentator, will argue that the religious are denying the will of the people to depart in peace at a time of their choosing. Please join us for what will be a thought provoking talk and lively discussion on the timely topic of dignity in dying.

Polly is a Guardian commentator and former BBC Social Affairs Editor. She is vice president of Humanists UK, Chair of the Brighton Dome Festival and a trustee of Political Quarterly. She is author of numerous books including The Verdict: Did Labour Change Britain?, Unjust Rewards, and Dismembered: How the Attack on the State Harms Us All.