Stop the U-Turn: Tell the Government to Stand By Animal Welfare Bills!

The government has abandoned its animal protection commitments, including plans to ban imports of foie gras, fur, and hunting trophies, in a complete betrayal of animals and the public.

Every kind and decent person agrees that there is no place in modern Britain for fur, foie gras, or hunting trophies, all of which are products of appalling cruelty.

Take action now. Tell the government you are outraged by this betrayal!

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How the Bill Would Protect Animals

The abandoned piece of legislation would have strengthened animal protection in a range of areas, including by banning the import of hunting trophies, fur, and foie gras.

Vile products such as foie gras and fur are derived from abuse so disturbing that it’s illegal to produce them in the UK. Yet our borders are still open to them – a contradiction that gives companies the green light to profit from this cruelty. And lack of legislation around hunting trophies encourages hunters to continue gunning down animals for sick souvenirs. We must prevent these atrocities – and many others – by implementing the promised animal welfare bill without delay.

Government Priorities

Although the world faces unprecedented challenges, animal welfare legislation must remain a priority. Our departure from the EU has provided the UK government with an opportunity to improve protections for animals, and it must seize it. As the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has stated, “The way we treat animals reflects our values and the kind of people we are.”

The government’s 2019 manifesto promised to deliver bans on the import of hunting trophies, and its Action Plan for Animal Welfare, published in 2021, laid out a commitment for the UK to have and promote the highest possible standards of animal welfare. However, the government has now disappointed the public and betrayed the animals it pledged to protect by failing to deliver on these promises and then abandoning them altogether in the 2022 Queen’s Speech.

The UK Public Supports the Legislation

We are overwhelmingly a nation of animal lovers, and most Brits reject vile imports such as fur, foie gras, and hunting trophies.

A recent poll revealed that 72% of voters would like to see the UK government pass more laws designed to improve animal welfare and protect animals from cruelty. More specifically, 77% agreed that it should ban the import of animal-derived products, such as fur, for which the farming and production methods are banned in the UK.

Yet the government has completely disregarded public opinion.

Take Action

Please send your MP a message now urging them to do everything within their power to ensure that animal protection is not de-prioritised and that the promised bans still go ahead.

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Dear {contact_data~firstName} {contact_data~lastName}:

I am outraged that the government has abandoned its animal protection commitments by refusing to enact legislation banning imports of fur, foie gras, and hunting trophies. I understand that the world currently faces many challenges and that the war in Ukraine and the rising cost of living are paramount concerns for people in the UK. However, animal protection legislation must also remain a priority, and the government must remain committed to it.

Vile products such as foie gras and fur are derived from abuse so disturbing that it’s illegal to produce them in the UK. Yet our borders are still open to them – a contradiction that gives companies the green light to profit from this cruelty. And lack of legislation around hunting trophies encourages hunters to continue gunning down animals for sick souvenirs. We must protect animals by implementing the promised legislation without delay.

We are a nation of animal lovers, and the vast majority of Brits consider protecting animals to be a core value. A recent poll revealed that 72% of the voters would like to see the UK government pass more laws designed to improve animal welfare and protect animals from cruelty. More specifically, 77% agreed that it should ban the import of animal-derived products, such as fur, for which the farming and production methods are banned in the UK. These values and attitudes must be reflected in our legislation.

The government pledged to have and promote the highest possible standards of animal welfare in the 2021 Queen’s Speech and its subsequent Action Plan for Animal Welfare. Its failure to follow through on its commitments is a despicable betrayal of the public and of animals. As your constituent, I urge you to show support for banning the import of fur, foie gras, and hunting trophies to the UK – as well as the advertisement of experiences that exploit animals overseas, such as elephant rides. Please will you do everything in your power to communicate the importance of these bans to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs George Eustice?

Please take action by urging the government to honour its commitment and prioritise animal welfare during this parliamentary session.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

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