Tory MP calls on Government to adopt Bill banning sow farrowing crates

Sir David Amess, Conservative MP for Southend West, has called on the Government to adopt his Bill banning farrowing crates from 2027.

Abi Kay
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Tory MP calls on Government to adopt Bill banning sow farrowing crates

Sir David Amess, Conservative MP for Southend West, has called on the Government to adopt his Bill banning farrowing crates from 2027. Sir David, who is a patron of the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation,...

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