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Liam Smillie

MP calls on government to back animal welfare

SNP MP for Linlithgow and East Falkirk, Martyn Day, is calling on the UK Government to introduce the Animals Abroad bill in its entirety.

The MP for Linlithgow and East Falkirk is campaigning to save the promised Animals Abroad Bill which would ban imports of hunting trophies, fur, foie gras and the promotion of elephant tourist rides overseas.

The bill was reportedly shelved after members of the Cabinet objected - this is despite the government pledging to ‘have and promote the highest standards of animal welfare’.

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