Skip to main content
Site logo

Main navigation

  • Coronavirus
  • About Neil
  • News
  • My Campaigns
  • In Parliament
  • Contact
  • My Views
Site logo

Animal Welfare

  • Tweet
Neil signing petition

As a veterinary surgeon, I am passionate about animal welfare. In the United Kingdom, we have some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world, but we can always do more. I am strongly in favour of proposals to increase sentencing in

cases of animal cruelty, and measures to improve the welfare of farm and companion animals.

News

NH Donkey

Dr Neil Hudson shows his support for Eden donkey sanctuary

Tuesday, 24 May, 2022

Penrith and The Border MP, Dr Neil Hudson, visited Barnhill Donkey Retreat, near Shap, to see the work being done to rehabilitate neglected donkeys. 

Dr Neil Hudson MP

Dr Neil Hudson MP praises new payment plans to help farmers

Friday, 6 May, 2022

Dr Neil Hudson MP has welcomed the Government’s announcement that payments are being brought forward to help farmers with their cashflows.  

NH Guide Dogs

Dr Neil Hudson MP backs Guide Dogs’ “All Things Equal” campaign

Monday, 25 April, 2022

The MP for Penrith and The Border has pledged his support to children and young people with a vision impairment through Guide Dogs’ “All Things Equal” campaign.

Dr Neil Hudson MP

Herald Column: April

Friday, 8 April, 2022

The harrowing scenes from Ukraine continue and the Russian aggression and destruction is impossible to comprehend. I have been greatly moved by the generosity and kindness across Penrith and The Border in supporting Ukrainian refugees, including offers of housing.

Dr Neil Hudson MP

Government failure to tackle labour shortages will shrink food sector permanently, warn MPs

Wednesday, 6 April, 2022

There can be no doubt about the seriousness of the issues facing the food and farming sector caused by labour shortages, warns the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee today.

Dr Neil Hudson MP

Penrith and The Border MP welcomes DEFRA action to help farmers but stresses room for improvement

Wednesday, 30 March, 2022

Today, Dr Neil Hudson MP for Penrith and The Border, reiterated that further action is needed to ease the rural cost-of-living crisis, following the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (DEFRA)  announcement of measures to address the cost-of-living crisis in rural communities, wit

Dr Neil Hudson MP

Australia and New Zealand trade deals examined by EFRA Committee

Thursday, 24 March, 2022

MPs will hear from the Australian and New Zealand High Commissioners at 2:30pm in Committee Room 6 of the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday March 29, as the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee examines the UK’s trade deals with their two nations.

Dr Neil Hudson MP calls on the Government for urgent action to help Cumbrian Communities and Industries

Monday, 21 March, 2022

Dr Neil Hudson MP for Penrith and The Border has highlighted to the Government the impact of the rising cost of living in rural areas. Dr Hudson is urging the Government to act in the Spring Statement to help these communities.

Dr Neil Hudson argues for higher animal welfare standards during Animal Sentience debate in Parliament

Tuesday, 15 March, 2022

During the remaining stages of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill in the House of Commons yesterday, Dr Neil Hudson MP covered pet theft, high welfare standards in trade deals, puppy smuggling and the abhorrent practice of ear-cropping.

Dr Neil Hudson MP raises Food Security and ongoing Pig Farming Crisis in the Commons

Thursday, 10 March, 2022

Penrith and The Border MP, Dr Neil Hudson, today raised the issue of food security urged the Government into more action over the spiralling pig crisis.

  • Load More

If you'd like to receive my e-newsletter

Stay informed on this and other local issues.

The information you provide is used in accordance with our Data Collection and Use policy. By clicking this button you agree to your information being used in accordance with that policy.

Dr Neil Hudson MP for Penrith and The Border

Footer

  • About RSS
  • Accessibility
  • Cookies
  • Privacy
  • About Neil Hudson
  • In Parliament
ConservativesPromoted by Dr Neil Hudson on his own behalf at House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA
Copyright 2022 Dr Neil Hudson MP for Penrith and The Border. All rights reserved.
Powered by Bluetree