This week, I joined leading campaigners from Compassion in World Farming and other animal protection NGOs in calling upon the government to pass legislation that will ban live exports from Great Britain as well as covering other provisions that were previously included in the Kept Animals Bill.
Whilst we know there are currently no live exports going from Great Britain for slaughter or fattening, we are also aware this cruel trade could resume at any time if a legal ban is not introduced.
Over many years, I have been a strong advocate for the protection of animals and have authored and signed multiple Early Day Motions calling on the Government to enshrine in law greater protection for wildlife.
If we do not act proactively, we could once again leave thousands of British animals vulnerable to cruel, stressful and unnecessary live export journeys.
