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Campaigners signing a petition We campaign and lobby to keep cancer at the top of the health agenda. Here you can find out how we work to influence government policy in Westminster, the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, Northern Ireland and Europe.

The issues that matter to patients, scientists, doctors and nurses...

Commit to Beat Cancer_square Campaign with us to get cancer high on the political agenda across the UK Parliaments.

Find out how we work with and influence government policy in the UK and EU.

Read our policy positions to find out what we think on issues relating to cancer, research and the charity sector.

Read our manifestos and find out how politicians can help us beat cancer.

Find out more about the latest political developments

Read our policies on tobacco, and find the answers to your questions about smokefree legislation.

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