Skip to main content

Together we are beating cancer

Donate now

Politician

Showing 12 out of 18 results
A health professional holding a patient's hand in hospital

We outline some of the highlights from our new report 'Leading on Cancer' where we set out the evidence on the role that cancer control strategies can play in improving cancer outcomes We outline some of the highlights from our new report 'Leading on Cancer' where we set out the evidence on the role that cancer control strategies can play in improving cancer outcomes

by Imogen Powell Brown | Analysis | 19 June 2024

19 June 2024

Big Ben and Westminster

Michelle Mitchell, our chief executive, explains why the upcoming general election must be a turning point for cancer Michelle Mitchell, our chief executive, explains why the upcoming general election must be a turning point for cancer

by Michelle Mitchell | Opinion | 18 June 2024

18 June 2024

A sign with the text 'General Election 2024' in front of Big Ben

With the general election fast approaching, we've taken a look at some of the highlights of what the three major UK-wide political parties have committed to deliver in their manifestos. With the general election fast approaching, we've taken a look at some of the highlights of what the three major UK-wide political parties have committed to deliver in their manifestos.

by Ian Caleb | In depth | 18 June 2024

18 June 2024

Smokefree UK Supporters gathered on College Green before the petition hand-in
  • Policy & Insight
  • Charity News

7 videos that defined cancer policy in 2023

It’s been another exciting year for policy at Cancer Research UK. So, to celebrate the end of the year, we’ve put together 7 videos that illustrate some of the fantastic progress we’ve made in 2023. It’s been another exciting year for policy at Cancer Research UK. So, to celebrate the end of the year, we’ve put together 7 videos that illustrate some of the fantastic progress we’ve made in 2023.

by Amelia Bruce | In depth | 27 December 2023

27 December 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks at the 2023 Conservative Party Conference

Ian Walker reflects on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcements on tobacco at the Conservative Party Conference on Wednesday Ian Walker reflects on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcements on tobacco at the Conservative Party Conference on Wednesday

by Ian Walker | Opinion | 6 October 2023

6 October 2023

Cancer Research UK Campaigners outside number 10 Downing street with MPs Bob Blackman, John McNally and Martyn Day.

On Wednesday 13 September, Cancer Research UK Ambassadors and staff headed to Number 10, joined by cross-party Councillors, MPs, Cancer Research UK partners and representatives from other health charities to hand in our Smokefree UK petition. On Wednesday 13 September, Cancer Research UK Ambassadors and staff headed to Number 10, joined by cross-party Councillors, MPs, Cancer Research UK partners and representatives from other health charities to hand in our Smokefree UK petition.

by Sam Johnson-Audini | News | 29 September 2023

29 September 2023

An illustration of Europe seen from space, with blue beams representing communication between countries

Cancer Research UK is calling on the UK and EU to close the deal on association to Horizon Europe, saying that it is in the best interests of cancer researchers and people affected by cancer.  Cancer Research UK is calling on the UK and EU to close the deal on association to Horizon Europe, saying that it is in the best interests of cancer researchers and people affected by cancer. 

by Jacob Smith | News | 25 August 2023

25 August 2023

Our Chief Executive

Our CEO Michelle Mitchell writes about how cancer care in the UK is a fixable problem, and outlines the important next steps to get to where we want to be Our CEO Michelle Mitchell writes about how cancer care in the UK is a fixable problem, and outlines the important next steps to get to where we want to be

by Michelle Mitchell | Opinion | 23 May 2023

23 May 2023

Elliot Colburn MP, and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer, on why he supports Cancer Research UK’s work on a Manifesto for Cancer Research and Care – a blueprint which aims to help transform cancer care in this country Elliot Colburn MP, and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer, on why he supports Cancer Research UK’s work on a Manifesto for Cancer Research and Care – a blueprint which aims to help transform cancer care in this country

by Elliot Colburn MP | Opinion | 9 May 2023

9 May 2023