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George Thompson

Tory peer criticises ‘fatuous actresses’ who buy dogs with health conditions

Tory shadow environment minister Lord Blencathra spoke in the House of Lords (Parliamentlive.tv/PA) -

A peer has criticised “fatuous actresses” and “bubble-headed” actors who buy dogs bred with debilitating health conditions, calling on the Government to take action.

Tory shadow environment minister Lord Blencathra hit out at famous people making it popular to buy puppies bred with “cruel and debilitating diseases”, including flattened faces, which lead to breathing problems.

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