Every day in the UK, an average of 34 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour. We launched our No Brainer campaign to let the government know that the need for a dedicated National Brain Tumour Strategy is urgent so that we can save lives and reduce suffering for each of those people.
More than 52,000 of you signed our open letter, ensuring our voice can be heard louder by decision-makers.
Today (Tuesday 23 April), we handed the open letter in at each of the Parliaments across the UK. By doing so, we hope to get the attention of each Health Minister and show them why we desperately need a National Brain Tumour Strategy that works for everybody – no matter where they live in the UK.
Cross-party support from politicians
To help create urgently needed change for people affected by a brain tumour, we’re delighted to have the support of a number of politicians from across the UK.
Four groups of cross-party politicians have written to each of their respective devolved nations’ Health Ministers to call for a National Brain Tumour Strategy.
We’re so pleased that improving outcomes for people diagnosed with a brain tumour has united politicians from across the political spectrum. It’s great to also see that the response from our supporters across the UK has been reflected by parliamentarians calling for change in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
We look forward to working with the Government in each of the devolved nations to make a difference for the brain tumour community however we can.
MPs calling for a National Brain Tumour Strategy in Westminster
Nickie Aiken MP (Conservative)
Paul Blomfield MP (Labour)
Steve Brine MP (Conservative)
Ian Byrne MP (Labour)
Daisy Cooper MP (Liberal Democrat)
Flick Drummond MP (Conservative)
George Freeman MP (Conservative)
Diana Johnson MP (Labour)
Wera Hobhouse MP (Liberal Democrat)
Sarah Owen MP (Labour)
Steve Tuckwell MP (Conservative)
MLAs calling for a National Brain Tumour Strategy in Stormont
Kellie Armstrong MLA (Alliance)
Paula Bradshaw MLA (Alliance)
David Brooks MLA (DUP)
Stewart Dickson MLA (Alliance)
Danny Donnelly MLA (Alliance)
Mark Durkan MLA (SDLP)
Deborah Erskine MLA (DUP)
Harry Harvey MLA (DUP)
Cara Hunter MLA (SDLP)
Colin McGrath MLA (SDLP)
MSPs calling for a National Brain Tumour Strategy in Holyrood
Claire Baker MSP (Scottish Labour)
Jeremy Balfour MSP (Scottish Conservative)
Jackie Baillie MSP (Scottish Labour)
Miles Briggs MSP (Scottish Conservative)
Finlay Carson MSP (Scottish Conservative)
Foysol Choudhury MSP (Scottish Labour)
Sharon Dowey MSP (Scottish Conservative)
Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP (Scottish Labour)
Rachael Hamilton MSP (Scottish Conservative)
Ben Macpherson MSP (SNP)
Liam McArthur MSP (Liberal Democrat)
Alexander Stewart MSP (Scottish Conservative)
Paul Sweeney MSP (Scottish Labour)
Sue Webber MSP (Scottish Conservative)
Elena Whitham MSP (SNP)
Brian Whittle MSP (Scottish Conservative)
MSs calling for a National Brain Tumour Strategy in the Senedd
Heledd Fychan MS (Plaid Cymru)
Llyr Gruffydd MS (Plaid Cymru)
Mike Hedges MS (Labour)
Joel James MS (Conservative)
Mark Isherwood MS (Conservative)
Peredur Owen Griffiths MS (Plaid Cymru)
What’s next for our No Brainer campaign?
Now that we’ve handed in our open letter, we’re waiting for a response from the Health Ministers.
We can’t say for sure what the response will look like, but we can promise to keep you informed every step of the way as we work with policymakers to improve outcomes for everybody affected by a brain tumour.
Thank you once again to everyone who’s backed our No Brainer campaign because without your incredible support we wouldn’t be where we are today.
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