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Marking World Cancer Day 2025

EDM (Early Day Motion) 741: tabled on 04 February 2025

Tabled in the 2024-25 session.

This motion has been signed by 33 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House marks World Cancer Day on 4 February 2025 and acknowledges the profound impact cancer has on individuals, families, and friends across the UK; recognises the courage and resilience of those living with cancer and the immeasurable support provided by loved ones; further recognises those who have sadly lost their lives to cancer and the lasting impact on their families and communities; expresses gratitude to the dedicated healthcare professionals, researchers, carers and volunteers who work tirelessly in cancer diagnosis, treatment and care; commends the ongoing efforts to improve early detection, treatment options and patient outcomes; and urges the Government to reaffirm its commitment to reducing cancer inequalities and improving support for those impacted by this disease.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Dance, Adam
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 5 February 2025
Yeovil
Brown-Fuller, Jess
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 5 February 2025
Chichester
Morrison, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 5 February 2025
Cheadle
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on 5 February 2025
Strangford
Bennett, Alison
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 5 February 2025
Mid Sussex
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 5 February 2025
North East Fife
Reynolds, Mr Joshua
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 5 February 2025
Maidenhead
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 5 February 2025
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 5 February 2025
Eastleigh
Voaden, Caroline
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 5 February 2025
South Devon
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 6 February 2025
North Herefordshire
Pinkerton, Dr Al
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 6 February 2025
Surrey Heath
Heylings, Pippa
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 6 February 2025
South Cambridgeshire
Franklin, Zöe
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 6 February 2025
Guildford
Slade, Vikki
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 10 February 2025
Mid Dorset and North Poole
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 10 February 2025
Glastonbury and Somerton
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 11 February 2025
Edinburgh West
Osborne, Tristan
Labour
Signed on 11 February 2025
Chatham and Aylesford
Miller, Calum
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 February 2025
Bicester and Woodstock
Gibson, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 February 2025
Chippenham
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on 24 February 2025
Hayes and Harlington
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on 27 February 2025
Harrow East
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on 3 March 2025
York Central
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 3 March 2025
St Ives
Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 3 March 2025
Newbury
Wrigley, Martin
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 5 March 2025
Newton Abbot
Brewer, Alex
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 17 March 2025
North East Hampshire

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.