Manifestos

Cancer Research UK's 2008 manifesto: 'How you can help us beat cancer'

Cancer Research UK have produced 'How you can help us beat cancer', a document which sets out our proposals to the political parties for manifesto commitments we would like to see them make in the run up to the next general election about cancer and science.

'How you can help us beat cancer' calls on the political parties to commit to action in five areas:

  • Providing access to world-class cancer services and treatment
  • Detecting cancer earlier
  • Preventing more cancers
  • Tackling the unfairness of cancer inequalities
  • Protecting the UK's position at the forefront of international biomedical research
'How you can help us beat cancer' is available for dowload.

We are interested to hear from people what they think of our proposals. To get in touch, email us on cancermanifesto2008@cancer.org.uk

Cancer Research UK's 2008 charity manifesto: 'How you can help build a strong charity sector'

Cancer Research UK have produced 'How you can help build a strong charity sector', a document which sets out our proposals to the political parties for manifesto commitments we would like to see them make in the run up to the next general election to support charities continue with their valuable work.

'How you can help us beat cancer' calls on the political parties to commit to action in two main areas:

  • Encouraging giving and reducing bureaucracy for charities
  • Allowing charities to access their unclaimed assets

'How you can help build a strong charity sector' is available for dowload.

We are interested to hear from people what they think of our proposals. To get in touch, email us on cancermanifesto2008@cancer.org.uk

Scottish Manifesto

Cancer Research UK has launched its manifesto for Scotland in advance of the elections on 3 May. The manifesto was been sent to all parliamentary candidates calling on them to commit to making cancer a priority in the next Scottish Parliament. The document details a dozen pledges in four key areas: planning for the future; cancer prevention and public health; improving cancer treatment; and science, research and technology. We will be working with MSPs throughout this session to ensure that cancer remains a priority.

The manifesto is available for download.

For more information contact Vicky Crichton on 0131 310 4368 or vicky.crichton@cancer.org.uk.

Launch of cancer manifesto for the Welsh Assembly elections

The launch of the Wales Cancer Alliance manifesto took place at a reception in the new Senedd building on 27 February 2007.

Cancer Research UK is a member of the alliance and helped write the document, which contained seven calls for action including for a Cancer Plan for Wales, more investment and research in prevention and vaccines and increased funding for research and clinical trials. The manifesto was welcomed by John Griffiths AM, the then Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, and the Plaid Cymru (the main opposition party in the Assembly), Conservative and Lib Dem shadow spokespersons for Health and Social Services.

The Wales Cancer Alliance was established in 2006, and its membership currently comprises Breast Cancer Care, Cancer Care Cymru, Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Tenovus.

The manifesto is available for download, as both an English version and a Welsh version.

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