Supporting Animal Health and Welfare

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As the first veterinary surgeon elected to the House of Commons since 1884, I am passionate about animal health and welfare. In the United Kingdom, we have some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world, but we can always do more. Animal welfare unites us in humanity across Parliament and I will work cross party with stakeholders and animal charities to improve the welfare of animals, both domestic and wild.

News

Shadow DEFRA Minister backs stronger seal and marine wildlife protections

Epping Forest MP and Shadow DEFRA Minister Dr Neil Hudson has welcomed the publication of Wildlife and Countryside Link's landmark new report, Hidden in the Haul: The True Scale of Bycatch, attending its parliamentary launch where he met with representatives from the organisation and Sue Sayer MBE,

Veterinary MP visits Redwings Ada Cole Horse Sanctuary in Epping Forest

Dr Neil Hudson, Member of Parliament for Epping Forest and Shadow DEFRA Minister, recently visited Redwings Ada Cole Horse Sanctuary in Nazeing to meet staff, tour the facilities, and spend time with some of the rescued horses.Dr Hudson was welcomed by Redwings Chief Executive Lynn Cutress, Campaign

Shadow DEFRA Minister calls for greater protections for marine mammals

Epping Forest MP and Shadow DEFRA Minister Dr Neil Hudson MP recently joined forces with politicians from across the political spectrum, leading animal welfare experts and campaign groups in Parliament, to call on the Government to urgently update the law to extend protectio

Shadow DEFRA Minister calls for reform of Veterinary Surgeons Act

Dr Neil Hudson MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Member of Parliament for Epping Forest, has reaffirmed his call for urgent reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 during DEFRA questions in the House of Commons.The Act governs who may practise veterina

Shadow DEFRA Minister stands up for British farming standards

Speaking in a major debate in the House of Commons on the impact of import standards on the UK agricultural sector, Shadow DEFRA Minister and Epping Forest MP Dr Neil Hudson has reaffirmed his strong support for British farmers and the exceptionally high standards under which they produce food.With

Shadow DEFRA Minister holds pivotal meeting with Fishing Industry representatives

This month, Shadow DEFRA Minister Dr Neil Hudson MP held an important meeting with representatives of the fishing industry, representing His Majesty’s Official Opposition to discuss the needs and concerns of the fishing industry.The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) , invited D