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The Conservatives have unveiled their election manifesto which includes several animal welfare policies

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We’re pleased to see a commitment to the ban on the import of hunting trophies, which we, along with the help of our supporters, have been backing throughout the previous parliament.

Other measures in Conservatives animal welfare plans 

  • Tackling puppy smuggling  
  • Clamping down on livestock worrying  

Key commitments World Animal Protection wants to see from the next government 

Whichever party forms the next government, we want to see them take action to stop wild animals being cruelly exploited as commodities by the global systems that profit from it. We also want to see the UK commit to transforming our food system, to ensure farmed animals live good lives at the heart of a humane and sustainable food system.

We eagerly anticipate other party’s commitments to animals.

Pregnant pig resting in straw in a higher welfare indoor farm in the UK.

Together, we can move the world to protect animals

The upcoming UK General Election holds significant potential for shaping the future of animal protection and welfare. There is a deepening crisis facing animals around the world, which affects every single on of us and our planet.

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