North Swindon MP Will Stone has pledged his backing for a raft of Government measure to tackle cruelty to animals.
Mr Stone said that although he has been contacted about a wide variety of issues since being elected last July, one that keeps cropping up is the question of animal welfare.
He added: "I had the same questions when campaigning against my predecessor, frustrated that there were still so many loopholes that allowed animals and our pets to still be harmed.
"I decided if I were to be elected, I would make it my mission to advance the rights of animals both here in Swindon and nationally."
The MP said he was proud that in the first few months the Labour government were taking the rights of animals seriously and re-affirmed commitments to end Trail hunting and introduce comprehensive animal welfare reforms including but not limited to:
- Ending the illegal smuggling of animals including dogs, puppies and kittens
- Banning the sale of animals with cropped ears, where part or all of an entire ear flap is removed which traumatises animals and leaves permanent damage.
- Banning the use of snare traps
- Bringing back the Hunting Trophies Bill in full, banning the import of ‘trophies’ taken from the body parts of slaughtered endangered animals such as elephants, lions, bears and hippos, and instead work with affected countries to strengthen conservation.
Mr Stone said: "I have also supported Sarah Owen’s fireworks Bill to bring in quiet fireworks to prevent harm to animals and support veterans who may be suffer due to the intensity of existing explosives.
"Beyond this I’m committed to ending greyhound racing and am working with charities on this and will discuss this more in the spring months, after I’ve made some progress."
The MP wished all of his constituents a Happy New Year.
He and his team can be contacted at [email protected]
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