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Policy

We want a better world for people affected by cancer. Our policy team works across the UK to develop, drive and support policy development to improve lives.
General Election 2024
This General Election marks a critical moment to transform people's experience of living with cancer. Find out how you can help us call on the next UK Government to revolutionse cancer care for everyone.
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Our latest policy report

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Cancer nursing on the line

This report exposes how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the workforce crisis in cancer care and why we need urgent investment across the UK.

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More policy reports

From the impact of the pandemic to the number of specialist cancer nurses, our policy reports look into the real issues impacting the lives of people with cancer.

Our latest blogs

Read our most recent blogs about the campaign work we do to influence governments and shape policy.
Macmillan staff gathered on Westminster Bridge outside the Houses of Parliament. They are wearing green Macmillan t-shirts. Macmillan staff gathered on Westminster Bridge outside the Houses of Parliament. They are wearing green Macmillan t-shirts.
Five talking points from ITV's first debate
On Tuesday 4th June, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer took part in their first televised leader’s debate of the election campaign. Here are some of the key points from the debate.
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Six ways Rachel Reeves could help people with cancer
When is the UK Budget and what should it include to rebuild the NHS and support people with cancer?
A group of people are standing in a queue on a bridge near the Parliament building in London. The person in front of the queue has short brown hair and is wearing a green jacket. Behind them are people looking at their phones, books and other objects.A group of people are standing in a queue on a bridge near the Parliament building in London. The person in front of the queue has short brown hair and is wearing a green jacket. Behind them are people looking at their phones, books and other objects.
What Are We Waiting For? – our campaign is making sure your voice is heard.
Over 10,000 of us have signed the Macmillan banner calling on governments across the UK to tackle dangerously long waits for cancer tests and treatment. Find out more.
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Our advocacy work
We work with governments and politicians, advocating for people living with cancer. Find out more about the work we do across the UK and how you can get involved.
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Campaign with us
Our campaigns fight for real change to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can. Join our campaigns and make a difference.