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So much for a world beating Animal Welfare Bill

(107 Posts)
Callistemon21 Sat 19-Feb-22 09:51:36

There are no EU regulations against these.
I suppose if we want to export to the EU and keep close trade relations we can't start banning some of the products of their dubious practices.

I did hope we might, there have to be some positive outcomes of Brexit and animal welfare standards in EU countries are generally woeful.

Shinamae Sat 19-Feb-22 09:47:28

Shameful and disgusting but hardly surprising with this bloody government..?

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 19-Feb-22 09:45:08

Shameful. Yes, foie gras is definitely to be seen on menus and probably a place such as F&M would sell it. Disgraceful that JRM would defend it, however why am I not surprised?

Shandy57 Sat 19-Feb-22 09:44:46

So sorry to read this, both are appalling practices.

Curlywhirly Sat 19-Feb-22 09:37:35

Sadly, I have seen foie gras on menus when we have visited restaurants here in the UK.

Pantglas2 Sat 19-Feb-22 07:32:25

Is there a market for either here in the UK? I know in Spain fur is often proudly worn in winter and the supermarkets stock foie gras but I haven’t seen either in Wales this century!

Whitewavemark2 Sat 19-Feb-22 07:25:29

The government have shelved a proposed ban on foie gras and imported fur..

Rees Mogg argued that it prevents personal choice.

Not sure what choice the animals have.

Like everything else the promises are nothing but hot air.