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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 10h

It’s Committee Stage of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill in the Lords tomorrow.

To aid transparency it would be very helpful if all Peers declared any interests or association with the tobacco industry before speaking #SmokefreeUK

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Peer trying to derail UK smoking ban discussed bill with relative at tobacco firm

Lord Strathcarron says he and an in-law ‘high up’ at British American Tobacco discussed bill, which he aims to weaken

www.theguardian.com

Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 11h

Can’t beat your first babyccino of the day…

Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 14h

MPs like @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social
and @clivejonesmp.bsky.social are a brilliant reminder of power of backbenchers to drive change

Working with cancer charities Scott’s Rare Cancers Bill & Clive’s National Cancer Strategy Bill are both pushing progress 👏

www.politicshome.com/news/article...

'I Can Actually Say I'm Doing Something About This': Scott Arthur On His Rare Cancers Bill

Investment in brain cancer research has been pitiful, but the new Rare Cancers Bill may finally change this. Sophie Church speaks to the team behin...

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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 2d

Great to be in Manchester today with @crukpolicy.bsky.social amazing Campaign Ambassadors at Cancer Research UK’s Manchester Institute as part of our programme of #DiscoveryDay2025 - talking science, research and campaigning.

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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 4d

My first night under the lights for as long as I can remember. You can’t beat it #WatfordFC

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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 7d

This is helpful pre budget speculation for UK life sciences

“quick and simple visas for world-class scientific talent, might help balance out the doom and gloom.”

www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Rachel Reeves has lots of budget levers: which ones will she pull?

The chancellor looks likely to break Labour’s manifesto pledge of not raising income tax on November 26. She will then have to stand well back

www.thetimes.com

Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 7d

Pointing at the pointillism puppy 👉🐶

A great morning at The National Gallery who did a great job with their pointillism family workshop 👏

Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 10d

35,000+ people have signed our @CRUK_Policy letter to ensure the Government’s forthcoming cancer plan is a #TurningPointforCancer

This is a decade defining moment for
@rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social & @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social to dramatically improve cancer outcomes in this country 🙌

Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 12d

Committee Stage of The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will kick off in the Lords on 27th October - an opportunity to help secure a smoke free future for our children.

Making this a timely read👇

Illicit tobacco: facts, trends and industry tactics

ash.org.uk/key-topics/i... #SmokefreeUK

Illicit tobacco: facts, trends and industry tactics - ASH

Illicit/illegal tobacco refers to any tobacco products sold illegally in the UK, including smuggled genuine products, duty-free cigarettes sold on the black market, and counterfeit or fake tobacco. Il...

ash.org.uk

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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 15d

First visit to V&A East Storehouse - what an awesome and inspiring space.

We’re getting Raiders of the Lost Ark vibes plus there’s a glass ceiling to try and break through!

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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 18d

Amid the chaos, uncertainty and destruction across the globe, some things remain reassuringly constant #WatfordFC

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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 19d

In Stuart Andrew's 'The Big Health Vote' at #CPC25 members voted "Prevention is better than cure" as their favourite policy proposal

Con members of the Lords can back that vote by supporting the Tobacco & Vapes Bill when they return after recess

www.conservatives.com/news/the-big...

The Big Health Vote

Stuart Andrew chairs a debate on the future of the NHS

www.conservatives.com

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Cancer Research UK Policy @crukpolicy.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks @jamescleverlymp.bsky.social for coming to see us at #CPC25 today. It was great to discuss the pioneering research that’s shaping the future of cancer diagnosis and treatment - we’re very grateful for your support.

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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 21d

On the last leg of this year’s party conference season - looking forward to the very necessary health kick diet and detox that follows

Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 23d

This is a really critical and timely inquiry from @chionwurah.bsky.social and the Science, Innovation & Technology Committee

"How competitive is the UK’s life sciences sector? Committee issues call for evidence"

committees.parliament.uk/work/9365/li...

Life sciences investment - Committees - UK Parliament

With MSD cancelling its £1 billion ongoing manufacturing site in Kings Cross, AstraZeneca pausing its £200 million investment in its Cambridge site, and the latter upgrading its US listing, the Scienc...

committees.parliament.uk

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Cancer Research UK Policy @crukpolicy.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social for visiting our stand at #Lab25 to discuss the National Cancer Plan for England. The NCP must deliver for people affected by cancer, with bold ambition and dedicated funding #TurningPointForCancer.

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Cancer Research UK Policy @crukpolicy.bsky.social · 26d

Thanks @skinnock.bsky.social for coming to see us at #Lab25. It was great to discuss the pioneering research that’s shaping the future of cancer diagnosis and treatment - we’re very grateful for your support.

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Cancer Research UK Policy @crukpolicy.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you @zubirahmed.bsky.social for visiting us at #Lab25. It was great to discuss how we’re taking our cutting-edge innovations from lab bench to bedside to improve cancer outcomes for patients. #TurningPointForCancer

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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 25d

Strong start to the day…

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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 28d

Great to see @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social at #Lab25

With a Cancer Plan for England expected this year, the Tobacco & Vapes Bill progressing through Parliament and an opportunity to back research - The period ahead really can be a #TurningPointforCancer

Just a shame my lab coat doesn’t fit…

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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 28d

DHSC has launched a call for evidence to inform the development the 10 Year Workforce Plan for the NHS

This is an important complement to the forthcoming cancer plan - as @crukpolicy.bsky.social manifesto highlighted - NHSE needs to fill around 16,000 FTE posts in cancer services👇

Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 28d

Excellent news - provisional dates announced for Lords Committee Stage of The Tobacco & Vapes Bill

@crukpolicy.bsky.social #SmokefreeUK 🚭👏

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Cancer Research UK Policy @crukpolicy.bsky.social · Sep 25

This weekend, we'll be at #Lab25 talking to MPs about what they can do to make sure the National Cancer Plan is the #TurningPointForCancer we need.

There's just a few days to go- make sure you've invited your MP to join us!
action.cancerresearchuk.org/page/177663/...

Contact your MP

Invite your MP to meet with Cancer Research UK at party conferences

action.cancerresearchuk.org

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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · Sep 24

Thanks - Conference haircut! 😆

Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · Sep 24

Good to be in the Senedd today to launch @crukpolicy.bsky.social manifesto calling on the next Welsh Government to make a national commitment to reduce the cancer death rate in Wales by 15% by 2040, preventing around 5,500 cancer deaths between now and 2040. #LongerBetterLivesWales

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