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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Patrick Daly

XL bully dogs ban ‘pretty close’ to being introduced, says Environment Secretary

PA Wire

The Environment Secretary has said the UK Government is “pretty close” to bringing forward its proposed ban on American XL bullies following a spate of attacks attributed to the dog type.

Therese Coffey said she thought a “good definition” of the dog type had been agreed, with only a “few other things” such as compensation needing to be signed-off.

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