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 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

Veterinary MP Dr Neil Hudson celebrates passing of Puppy Smuggling Act

Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Epping Forest, has welcomed the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act receiving Royal Assent, marking a major milestone in the UK’s efforts to protect pets from illegal and unethical import practices.Dr Hudson, a co-sponsor of the Bill and Shadow DEFRA Minister

Veterinary MP shows his support for assistance dogs in Parliament

In Parliament, Dr Neil Hudson MP, Shadow DEFRA Minister and Member of Parliament for Epping Forest, showed his support for assistance dogs and the invaluable lifeline they provide for those who need on them, at a cross party Parliamentary event.The event, hosted by Assistance Dogs UK (ADUK), Assista

Veterinary MP shows ongoing support for protection for animals from fireworks

On 12th November, Dr Neil Hudson, Member of Parliament for Epping Forest, and Shadow DEFRA Minister, joined up with the Fireworks Impact Coalition in Parliament to promote its campaign for an urgent review of firework legislation, to protect people and animals from fireworks’ physical and menta