Early day motion · EDM 2139 · 27 Oct 2025

National Cancer Plan

Tabled by Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat) 32 signatures

The motion

That this House expresses deep concern over the Government’s decision to delay publication of the National Cancer Plan and associated NHS Workforce Plan; notes that recent research, reported in The Lancet, has warned that further delays could cost lives and worsen outcomes for patients; recognises that timely diagnosis, access to treatment, and sufficient specialist staff are critical to improving survival rates; further notes that the postponement of the NHS workforce plan, including measures to recruit oncologists, radiologists and specialist nurses, risks compounding the crisis; believes that people living with cancer deserve urgent action, not further delay; and calls on the Government to publish the National Cancer Plan and NHS workforce plan without further postponement.