MPs in the South East of England have a crucial chance to enact a “rescue mission” for animal welfare, according to the RSPCA, as they participate in a Private Members’ Bill ballot this Thursday (16 November).
The RSPCA is urging local MPs to utilize this opportunity to resurrect 13 animal welfare policies that have been either abandoned, watered down, or discarded by the UK Government in recent times.
Startling findings by the RSPCA have unveiled a slew of policies that were initially promised by the UK Government to enhance the well-being of animals, only to be sidelined and forgotten.
This call to action aligns with the public sentiment, as the RSPCA’s Animal Kindness Index indicates that a vast majority (83%) of people desire governmental protection for animals through legislation.
While recent governmental announcements have reinstated two of these commitments, such as banning live animal exports and putting an end to blanket bans on pet ownership in rented spaces, there remain 13 areas where promised action has not materialized.
This week, a draw will determine the 20 MPs who can present their proposed laws through Private Members’ Bills, offering an avenue to positively impact pets, wildlife, and farm animals.
David Bowles, RSPCA’s head of public affairs, emphasized the significance of this moment, stating, “Thursday’s ballot is a potentially huge day for animal welfare. While last week’s announcement on live exports was a big step forward from the UK Government, there are still 13 other policy areas where the UK Government has backslid, U-turned, or dropped policy commitments for animals. In the absence of any further UK Government action, Members of Parliament could offer a rescue mission for animals by proposing one of these 13 pledges as backbench legislation if they’re picked from the ballot draw this week.”
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