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Shaun Walsh

@shaunewalsh.bsky.social
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E3, Watford FC, BBC 6 Music Dad, slow cyclist, culture comforts, surprisingly vegan, and Head of Public Affairs & Campaigns at Cancer Research UK = health, science and research

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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Strong speech @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social #Lab26 “UK has some of the best science, research & technology in the world,alongside our universal health service" e.g.Cancer Research UK's role uncovering link between HPV & cervical cancer & developing vaccine news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/06/18/n...
news.cancerresearchuk.org
New data shows the HPV vaccine is saving lives from cervical cancer - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Research shows the strongest evidence yet that the HPV vaccination programme is not only preventing cervical cancer, but saving lives.
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Last day of Labour Conference & it’s been an excellent few days for @cancerresearchuk.org But the key question…Andy Burnham’s walk on/off music… This Charming Man? True Faith? Z-Cars? #Lab26 #LabourConference26 @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
We’re at #LabourPartyConference talking with delegates about the role Government can play to help #UnlockCancerBreakthroughs 🔓Unlock Clinical Trials 🔓Unlock Global Talent 🔓Unlock Investment Come and find us to find out how you can help 🙌 www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved... #Lab26
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
With brilliant timing, it was great to join the Total Politics fringe today on ‘The National Cancer Plan: Delivering Ambition’ With political commitment, funding & a clear delivery framework this is a huge opportunity to improve cancer outcomes #LDConf #HCF36
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
With brilliant timing, it was great to join the Total Politics fringe today on ‘The National Cancer Plan: Delivering Ambition’ With political commitment, funding & a clear delivery framework this is a huge opportunity to improve cancer outcomes #LDConf #HCF36
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
‘Expert team to drive improvements in cancer care. Government announces new National Cancer Board, whose first meeting is today.’ www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
😱#watfordfc
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I’m in Stormont today for the launch of @crukpolicy.bsky.social Northern Ireland manifesto ahead of the election next year Our ambition-to reduce cancer death rates by 15% by 2040👇 ‘NI can transform cancer outcomes, but only if political leaders act now’ www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/ni-can-...
belfasttelegraph.co.uk
NI can transform cancer outcomes, but only if political leaders act now
Cancer Research UK launches manifesto for region
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The Chancellor, John Healey's, speech highlights the UK as 'world-leaders in life sciences' But this is at risk if Govt doesn't take action to #UnlockCancerBreakthroughs 🔒Unlock Faster Clinical Trials 🔒Unlock Global Talent 🔒Unlock Investment www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved...
cancerresearchuk.org
Unlock Cancer Breakthroughs | Cancer Research UK
Learn more about Cancer Research UK's Unlock Cancer Breakthroughs campaign and help call on governments to remove the barriers holding back research.
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Congratulations to @damianhinds.bsky.social on your appointment to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. We look forward to your continued support in helping drive forward improved cancer outcomes.
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I've asked my MP to unlock cancer breakthroughs. Will you help? #UnlockCancerBreakthroughs action.cancerresearchuk.org/page/196479/...
action.cancerresearchuk.org
Ask your MP to unlock cancer breakthroughs
We're heading to political party conferences – speaking to MPs and and urging them to help unlock more cancer breakthroughs for people affected by cancer. Will you help spread our message?
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Great to finally see the brilliant #westsidecowboy @roughtrade1976.bsky.social East this evening but the highlight is a lovely personalised signing for my daughter’s first ever LP ❤️
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Glorious
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Welsh Government has opened a call for evidence to inform a Cancer Strategy for Wales This is welcome news.A Cancer Strategy was a key ask of @crukpolicy.bsky.social manifesto ahead of the election Its great @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social listened & responded positively www.gov.wales/national-can...
gov.wales
National Cancer Strategy for Wales | GOV.WALES
We want to hear evidence-based insights from people and organisations in Wales about the future of cancer care.
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
A long term cancer strategy for Wales was a key ask of our manifesto ahead of the election It’s fantastic news the Welsh Govt listened and has committed to a strategy to ‘transform the way the health service prevents, diagnoses, and treats the disease’👇 www.gov.wales/landmark-10-...
gov.wales
Landmark 10 year strategy to transform cancer care in Wales | GOV.WALES
The Welsh Government is taking decisive action on cancer by developing a 10-year National Cancer Strategy to transform the way the health service prevents, diagnoses, and treats the disease.
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Great turnout of our fantastic Campaigns Ambassadors, coming together for @crukpolicy.bsky.social Parliament Day and the launch of our new science and research policy campaign
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The ultimate ikea hide and seek
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
A reminder of the significant contribution medical research charities make to life sciences @amrc-uk.bsky.social has published its annual research expenditure briefing, revealing a record £2.1 billion invested in UK medical research by its member charities in 2025 www.amrc.org.uk/News/record-...
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 01/07/2026
EVENT | The NHS 10-year plan one year on: Is the government shifting the health service towards prevention? 📅Today, 09:30-10:30 Join us this morning as an expert panel explore how much progress the government has made on its NHS prevention goal.
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Without doubt, the best purchase I have ever made made… 😎
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Some key points from Stuart Andrew MP @ippr Health conference Welcome National Cancer Plan but want to see an implementation plan Want to work with life science sector, getting benefits to patients Recognising importance of getting charities more involved and around the table
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This is such great news: 'New data shows the HPV vaccine is saving lives from cervical cancer' news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/06/18/n...
news.cancerresearchuk.org
New data shows the HPV vaccine is saving lives from cervical cancer - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Research shows the strongest evidence yet that the HPV vaccination programme is not only preventing cervical cancer, but saving lives.
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Sometimes you turn a corner and a piece of art just takes your breath away #Zurbarán
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
‘AI to speed up cancer diagnosis for millions of NHS patients’ www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Great, joyful quote here: “In April, when the Tobacco and Vapes Act gained royal assent…Nicholls said that the Cancer Research UK office in Stratford, east London, exploded into cheers” #SmokeFreeUK www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
thetimes.com
Race for Life nears £1bn for Cancer Research: ‘I wouldn’t be here’
In the 32 years since Cancer Research UK’s inaugural run, more than ten million people have laced up their shoes to raise money for life-saving research
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
‘Year of the wonder drugs’: four breakthroughs in cancer treatment www.thetimes.com/article/6a6f...
thetimes.com
‘Year of the wonder drugs’: four breakthroughs in cancer treatment
The world’s biggest oncology gathering provided some much needed good news that could revolutionise treatment for thousands of patients
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Eze is bound to have to take a crucial pen in the World Cup = Redemption Story #UCLFinal #england #worldcup
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Congratulations to @jamesmurrayldn.bsky.social on being appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. We @crukpolicy.bsky.social look forward to working with you to translate the ambitions of the National Cancer Plan into action for people affected by cancer
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Letter of the week in The New Statesman from the brilliant @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social #Smokefreeuk
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
A timely holiday read…
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
A great start to the day #VOTE
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Prime Vision is a bit odd. Football for people who never go but play lots of FIFA ? #Arsenal #champi̇onsleague
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
‘1-minute’ immunotherapy jab rolled out on NHS for tens of thousands with cancer www.england.nhs.uk/2026/05/1-mi...
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
What a ridiculous circus. Feel sorry for Ed, the wrong man for the job but I don’t quite think anyone could succeed under this duplicitous regime #WatfordFC www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
bbc.co.uk
Ed Still: Watford head coach sacked after less that three months in charge
Watford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team's failure to reach the play-offs.
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Only one set of fans are in celebratory mood today #watcov #WatfordFC Congrats #PUSB
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The Tobacco & Vapes Act has widespread public support and widespread political support Thank you @dannychambers.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social @karinsmythmp.bsky.social @robinswannmp.bsky.social @lsrplaid.bsky.social @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social 👏#SmokefreeUK
annychambers.bsky.social
Bluesky
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Today is an amazing day. Today we took a huge step towards a #SmokefreeUK   The Tobacco & Vapes Bill received Royal Assent People born on, or after, 1 January 2009 will never legally be able to be sold tobacco My children will be part of the smoke free generation 🚭🙌
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
On the eve of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill receiving Royal Assent, a reminder why there is no ‘personal choice’ in smoking addiction www.lbc.co.uk/article/big-... #SmokefreeUK
lbc.co.uk
There is no ‘personal choice’ in smoking addiction | LBC
This legislation is about protecting the next generation from being drawn in by a uniquely toxic consumer product that strips people of real choice after the first cigarette is lit, writes Dr Ian Walk...
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Elowen’s first match. 4-1 to @claptoncfc.co.uk and into the playoff final #GloryHunter
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
3-0 at half-time, beer and samosas pitch side in glorious sunshine #watfordfc who?
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Important report published today on Cancer in the UK The number of new cancer diagnoses each year in the UK has passed 400,000 It's why we now need to see action from Govt to translate the ambitions in the Cancer Plan into practice to benefit patients www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-profe...
cancerresearchuk.org
Cancer in the UK report | Cancer Research UK
Read Cancer in the UK: Overview 2026. Learn where progress is being made, what challenges remain, and the priority actions needed to improve cancer outcomes across the UK.
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
The Lords has agreed Commons amendments to the Tobacco & Vapes Bill "This marks the end of this Bill's journey throughout Parliament. It is a landmark Bill. It will create a smokefree generation" Looking forward to celebrating Royal Assent with @crukpolicy.bsky.social - a win for #SmokefreeUK
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Annual queue @sisterrayrecords.bsky.social Soho for Record Store Day #RSD26
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Looking forward to this today, slowly tiptoeing away from #Watfordfc and towards something with a little more soul, community connection and passion
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Good to see the job advert is up for the National Cancer Board - co-chair. This is a really important role in driving forward progress to improve cancer outcomes in this country and deliver the ambitions of the National Cancer Plan for England👇 www.gov.uk/government/o...
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
👀 Tobacco industry gave millions to Keep Britain Tidy via middleman www.thetimes.com/article/6ae5...
thetimes.com
Tobacco industry gave millions to Keep Britain Tidy via middleman
Grants arrangement via an intermediary raises concerns that companies are trying to influence the charity’s campaigns with local councils
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Glorious #NewForest
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Good to be back in Parliament discussing the Cancer Plan for England @crukpolicy.bsky.social’s Ian Walker welcoming the plan, highlighting the key questions from patients and families - when do we see impact We all have a role to play in that but we also have to hold Govt to account for delivery
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
'Over a Million Quit Smoking in 2025, as Health Charities Urge Smokers to Join the Smokefree Generation' #NoSmokingDay ash.org.uk/media-centre...
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Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Onwards!
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