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MP urges Government to prioritise animal welfare laws in new year

West Dorset MP Chris Loder has urged the Government to support his continuing animal welfare campaign to end the live export of animals for fattening and slaughter, as well as bringing back to Parliament vital animal welfare reforms such as a crackdown on livestock worrying.

Chris lobbies Government on Animal Welfare reforms

West Dorset MP Chris Loder has urged the Government to make proposed animal welfare reforms a priority following the postponement of the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals Bill), originally planned to come to Parliament on the 19th September, due to the passing of Her Majesty the Queen.

Animal Welfare Bill completed Lords stages

Lord Randall of Uxbridge kindly congratulated me on on pushing my Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill through Parliament. There have been many pandemic-related challenges, but I'm delighted that the Bill has now completed all stages in both the House of Commons and House of Lords.

Chris's Animal Welfare Bill approved by both Houses of Parliament

My Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill have sucessfully completed passage through the Houses of Parliament. The Bill completed its Third Reading in the House of Lords this afternoon and will now be taken to Her Majesty the Queen to give her Royal Assent.