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Daily Mirror
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Dave Burke

MP calls on parties to unite to stop killer dog attacks after mum's desperate plea

A Labour MP last night called for all parties to work together to stop the epidemic of killings by dogs.

Wayne David made the plea as MPs were shown a heartbreaking speech by Emma Whitfield, whose 10-year-old son Jack Lis was mauled to death by an American XL Bully in November 2021.

Emma said: “The first thing I think needs to be looked at is the Dangerous Dogs Act. It’s commonly accepted by politicians that it does not work, and this is also the view of the animal charities.

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