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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:
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ban the plastic microbeads which do so much damage to marine wildlife
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ban the trade in ivory which puts the lives of African elephants in danger
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further restrict the use of neonicotinoids due to their effects on bees and other pollinators
And, as we leave the EU, new opportunities arise to further improve animal welfare:
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we will look to see how we can ensure food imports meet the highest welfare standards