Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru), on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 5 members in total.

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Heather Black, Llanegryn

That this House remembers with deep respect Heather Black of Llanegryn, Gwynedd, who sadly passed away in February 2026 following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, one of the UK’s leading cancer killers; pays tribute to her courage in facing her illness and her determination to prioritise her family and wider community; recognises her passionate advocacy for greater awareness of early symptoms and improved access to early diagnosis, particularly in rural and remote communities in Mid-Wales; commends her significant contribution to charitable and community life through her work in the Dysynni Valley and beyond including her work with young people across Wales; applauds the efforts of her family, and the wider community in continuing her legacy through fundraising initiatives including Walk 60 Miles in June and the Tywyn Tractor Run; notes the planned Purple Party and community tributes in Llanegryn celebrating her life and impact; highlights the urgent need to improve survival rates and research funding for pancreatic cancer; and honours Heather’s enduring legacy of compassion, leadership, and unwavering service to others.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

379 

Session

2026-27

Other sponsors

Llinos Medi

Jim Shannon

Ben Lake

Ann Davies

Subjects

Charities Death Fundraising Pancreatic cancer Black, Heather

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk