Animals & Agriculture Dangerous Dogs and Breed Specific Legislation I believe the current approach to dog control is misguided and does not protect people adequately. Safety must be our top priority but without unnecessarily... Read More Pesticide Standards Bees are essential to the future of our planet, to pollinating our crops and to our rich tapestry of biodiversity. Yet, in the UK, 13 bee species are extinct... Read More Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill I have campaigned on multiple animal welfare rights including the banning of circus animals, campaigning for animal sentience, longer sentences for those... Read More Animal Sentencing I long supported increasing the maximum sentence available for animal cruelty offences. The announced change in law now means the six-month maximum sentence... Read More Pig Husbandry (Farrowing) Bill I am committed to ending the ‘cage age’ of outdated farming practices that cause animals distress and restrict natural behaviours. I back our British... Read More Animal Sentience Animal welfare and rights are greatly important to me personally. It is important that we give animals, particularly within agriculture, human... Read More Hen Harriers I have received a large amount of correspondence from my constituents regarding the plight of the Hen harrier. Hen Harriers are one of the most persecuted... Read More