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Action we have taken

Since the General Election, Conservatives in Government have been actively working to improve animal welfare. We have taken action to:

  • ban the plastic microbeads which do so much damage to marine wildlife

  • make CCTV mandatory in abattoirs to ensure animals are not abused or mistreated at the end of their lives

  • ban the trade in ivory which puts the lives of African elephants in danger

  • legislate to increase the sentence for the worst acts of animal cruelty to five years imprisonment. That will ensure the sanctions for cruelty towards animals are as strong here as anywhere in the world

  • nearly 150,000 rare seabirds – including the iconic little tern and black-throated diver – will be better protected as the UK’s ‘Blue Belt’ of marine protected areas extends by over 650 square miles, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey announced today

  • plant more than 600,000 trees across Northumberland over the next two years, with England’s largest woodland planting scheme in decades given the go-ahead by the Forestry Commission today

  • further restrict the use of neonicotinoids due to their effects on bees and other pollinators

  • make practical and pragmatic changes to existing farm support systems, streamlining the process to free up farmers to focus on what they do best - produce great products and care for our beautiful environment

And, as we leave the EU, new opportunities arise to further improve animal welfare:

  • we are reviewing the practice of exporting live animals for slaughter and will take action to restrict and, if possible, end this trade

  • we will look to see how we can ensure food imports meet the highest welfare standards

  • we will take action to deal with puppy farming and the cruel trade in pets reared in unacceptable conditions.

  • we will also legislate to ensure that the principle that animals are sentient beings, capable of feeling pain and pleasure, is embedded more clearly than ever before in UK law as we leave the EU

 

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Environment Bill Reaction

Friday, 18 October, 2019

“For those people who are concerned that coming out of the EU might mean some dilution of environmental standards - this is way tougher than anything in the EU at the moment. We are going to be world leaders in environmental protection, and I absolutely support that.”

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Act 4 Clean Air

Wednesday, 2 October, 2019

Together with colleagues from across the political divide, I'm calling on the Government to include a 'Clean Air Bill' in the Queen's Speech - as part of the 'Clean Air for All' Campaign.

Eco

Tim's Guide to Going Green

Thursday, 29 August, 2019

I'm delighted to share with you my 'Guide to Going Green'. You can access this as an attachment below, and contains lots of information about how you can help the environment, and reduce your bills at the same time!

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The Time is Now

Wednesday, 26 June, 2019

It was a great opportunity to talk with a large group of constituents this afternoon as part of the ‘Time is Now’ lobby, discussing climate change and what we can do to protect our environment. Thanks to all those who came along.

Rivers

Plastics in Rivers

Saturday, 22 June, 2019

I was very pleased to attend the Greenpeace presentation in Parliament last week which focused on plastics in our rivers. I received a copy of their informative new report “Upstream: Microplastics in UK Rivers”, which you can read here as an attachment below. 

Net Zero

Ending the UK’s contribution to global warming

Thursday, 13 June, 2019

I welcomed the announcement that the UK will become the first major economy in the world to end its contribution towards global warming, as the Conservative Government introduces a new law to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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COP 26 Climate Change Conference 2020 Petition

Thursday, 30 May, 2019

Climate change is a serious and pressing concern. I know that many East Worthing and Shoreham residents care deeply about our environment. The UK has a leading role to play in tackling climate change. However, this also needs urgent attention from the Governments of the world.

CEN

Conservative Environment Network Event

Wednesday, 15 May, 2019

On Monday I joined calls for strong legislative targets to reduce air pollution in the upcoming 'Environment Bill' - expected to be introduced to Parliament this summer.

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Weekly look ahead: 4th March

Monday, 4 March, 2019

Another busy week ahead - with debates, meetings and events ranging from sheep-worrying to education funding.

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Pledge to stop #PuppySmuggling

Tuesday, 30 October, 2018

Today I’m pledging to help stop #puppysmuggling - I’ve read a worrying report from @dogstrust revealing horrific practices in some Eastern European countries where dogs are treated awfully and then transported hundreds of miles in horrendous conditions to be sold in the UK.

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