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40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2076: tabled on 20 October 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 38 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House recognises October 2025 as the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month; acknowledges the significant progress made in improving survival and remission rates over the past four decades; notes that breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the United Kingdom, with one in eight women diagnosed in their lifetime; further notes the importance of early detection through screening and self-examination, which has been central to improving outcomes and increasing remission rates; pays tribute to the researchers, clinicians, charities, and campaigners who have advanced understanding, treatment, and care for those affected; and calls on the Government to sustain investment in research, ensure equitable access to screening and follow-up care across the UK, and continue efforts to raise awareness and reduce inequalities in diagnosis and long-term recovery.

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.

Cane, Charlotte
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 October 2025
Ely and East Cambridgeshire
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 October 2025
Bath
Brown-Fuller, Jess
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 October 2025
Chichester
Forster, Mr Will
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 October 2025
Woking
Savage, Dr Roz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 October 2025
South Cotswolds
Aquarone, Steff
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 October 2025
North Norfolk
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 October 2025
St Ives
Gordon, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 October 2025
Harrogate and Knaresborough
Chowns, Dr Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 21 October 2025
North Herefordshire
Allister, Jim
Traditional Unionist Voice
Signed on 21 October 2025
North Antrim
Franklin, Zöe
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 October 2025
Guildford
Roome, Ian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 October 2025
North Devon
Jones, Clive
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 October 2025
Wokingham
Adam, Shockat
Independent
Signed on 22 October 2025
Leicester South
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 October 2025
Eastleigh
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 October 2025
North East Fife
Morgan, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 22 October 2025
North Shropshire
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on 23 October 2025
Waveney Valley
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on 23 October 2025
Brighton Pavilion
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on 23 October 2025
Bristol Central
Chadwick, David
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 27 October 2025
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Brewer, Alex
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 October 2025
North East Hampshire
Myer, Luke
Labour
Signed on 27 October 2025
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 27 October 2025
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 27 October 2025
Edinburgh West
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on 27 October 2025
Harrow East
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 28 October 2025
Glastonbury and Somerton
Maskell, Rachael
Independent
Signed on 28 October 2025
York Central
Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 28 October 2025
Newbury
Slade, Vikki
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 28 October 2025
Mid Dorset and North Poole
van Mierlo, Freddie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 5 November 2025
Henley and Thame
Pinkerton, Dr Al
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 2 December 2025
Surrey Heath

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.