This week the Government set out its plans to introduce a ban on ivory sales in a bid to protect elephants for future generations. The announcement comes after a consultation on the issue was published, which had more than 70,000 responses, with more than 88% of people favouring a ban.…
Read MoreDartford MP Gareth Johnson has asked the Leader of the House of Commons to host a debate on the issue of Dog Theft in a bid to highlight the issue. During Business of the House questions on Thursday, Mr Johnson said: “Each and every week across England and Wales some…
Read MoreLast week’s poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter has shocked the country and caused widespread disruption in Salisbury. Sergei Skripal was out with his daughter Yulia last Sunday afternoon, when they were targeted with a nerve agent. The pair and a policeman, who came into contact with…
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On Monday, Pet Theft Awareness Week begins in a bid to raise the profile of the continuing problem of animal theft. Last year on March 14th, I joined forces with the Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance (SAMPA) to host the first Dog Theft Awareness Day at an event in Parliament…
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