This morning, the Rare Cancers Bill — led by Scott Arthur MP — passed its Committee Stage in the House of Commons. For those affected by rare and less survivable cancers, including brain tumours, it marks a powerful moment of hope and momentum.
A Personal Drive for Change
Scott Arthur brought forward this Private Member’s Bill after losing his father-in-law to glioblastoma. His experience drove him to take action on the inequalities in care and outcomes faced by those with rare cancers.
United for Progress
We’ve been proud to support this Bill alongside the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce, including Pancreatic Cancer UK, Brain Tumour Research, and many other fantastic organisations. Together, we’ve worked to ensure the lived experience of people affected by rare cancers is reflected in the policy debate.
Earlier this week, the Bill also passed its Money Resolution stage, a necessary step for any Private Member’s Bill that involves public spending. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health, Ashley Dalton MP attended Committee Stage this morning to confirm the Government’s support — a welcome sign of growing political commitment to change.
Why This Matters for Brain Tumours
Brain tumours receive just 3.2% of UK cancer research funding, despite being the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40. The Rare Cancers Bill speaks directly to the research and data gaps that have left our community behind — and reflects our calls for urgent change as part of our campaign for a National Brain Tumour Strategy.
“This Bill offers real hope to those facing a brain tumour diagnosis. It’s the kind of leadership our community urgently needs — recognising the devastating impact of underfunded and overlooked cancers like brain tumours. We’re proud to support it every step of the way, and we’ll continue to work with partners and policymakers to ensure this momentum delivers real change”.
— Cameron Miller. Director of External Affairs & Strategy, The Brain Tumour Charity
What’s Next?
The Bill is due to return for its Third Reading in the House of Commons on Friday 11 July, before continuing its journey in the House of Lords. We’ll be there — continuing to push for this legislation and making sure brain tumour voices remain at the heart of this progress.
Thank You!
A huge thank you to Scott Arthur MP, Minister Ashley Dalton, our partners in the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce, and every single supporter who wrote to their MP or helped to champion this Bill.
Your actions have brought us to this point — and we will keep going until meaningful change is delivered.