16/06/2026
Yesterday I attended the debate in Parliament following the Brain Cancer Justice petition, which reached an incredible 109,000 signatures.
I know so many of George’s supporters signed the petition, wrote to their MPs, and asked them to attend and support the debate. Thank you. Every signature, every email, and every conversation helped make this happen.
I am incredibly proud of what the Brain Cancer Justice team has achieved. To bring brain cancer back onto the parliamentary agenda and secure this debate is a huge achievement. Now we hope the Health Minister has listened and, more importantly, that action follows.
A total of 34 MPs attended and spoke passionately during the debate:
Shockat Adam, Edward Argar, Lee Barron, Siân Berry, Lizzi Collinge, Liam Conlon, Ann Davies, Paul Davies, Helena Dollimore, Sarah Edwards, Chris Evans, Tim Farron, Monica Harding, Christine Jardine, Clive Jones, Ruth Jones, Charlie Maynard, John McDonnell, Dame Siobhain McDonagh, Robbie Moore, Joe Morris, Sarah Owen, Tom Rutland, Jim Shannon, Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst, David Simmonds, Alex Sobel, Greg Smith, John Slinger, Alistair Strathern, Cameron Thomas, Steve Yemm, Munira Wilson and Mike Wood.
Many spoke movingly in support of their own constituents who had either sadly been lost to a brain tumour or are currently battling this devastating disease.
Sadly, our own MP, Blake Stephenson, was too busy to attend yesterday. We will be writing to him and urging him to watch back the debate and begin supporting this cause from now on. This is especially disappointing given that his constituents made up the largest proportion of the 109,000 signatures, and he received the second-highest number of emails from constituents asking him to attend and show his support.
This debate was the first time since 2016 that a brain cancer petition has led to a parliamentary debate. We pray that notice will finally be taken, that promises will become action, and that meaningful change will come for everyone affected by brain tumours.
For George and all of the other angels and families affected by this devastating disease. ❤️
Brain Cancer Justice