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Maintaining the Highest Levels of Animal Welfare Across the UK

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I am proud that the UK already has some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world - and these have increased substantially under this Government. The UK has banned the ivory trade, is increasing sentences for animal cruelty from six months to five years, has banned insecticides that may be harmful to bees, made CCTV mandatory in abattoirs, banned microplastics which harm marine life, and is proposing to introduce an independent, statutory body to uphold standards post-Brexit.

That being said there is still more to do.  As a proud cat owner myself, I have become involved with many campaigns in Parliament to help improve animal welfare standards.

Keep up to date with all I have been up to below.

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Food Standards & Future Trade Agreements

Tuesday, 13 October, 2020

A number of constituents have contacted me in recent days with regard to maintaining food standards ahead of any future trade deals.

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Robert Welcomes Plans for Future Greener Farming

Wednesday, 26 February, 2020

Robert said: "The Government has just published new details on our future Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELM), which will see farmers paid for their hard work which enhances and protects our environment.

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Robert Visits Bird Aid Sites in Stonesfield and Ditchley

Tuesday, 4 February, 2020

Robert joined Wychwood Bird Aid volunteers recently to visit Bird Aid feeding sites in Stonesfield, and then Ditchley Estate.

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Robert Hails Introduction of Landmark Environment Bill

Tuesday, 15 October, 2019

Earlier today, the Government introduced the Environment Bill to Parliament.

This landmark Bill will tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time, signalling a historic step change in the way we protect and enhance our precious natural environment.

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Robert Produces Information Guide on Going Green

Wednesday, 7 August, 2019

Robert said: "Our environment affects everything – from the air we breathe to the water we drink. But protecting our environment is not only good for our children and grandchildren. It actually helps you save money.

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Robert Attends Presentation on Plight of the Tiger

Wednesday, 3 April, 2019

Robert recently attended a presentation on the tiger trade organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for China and led by wildlife conservationist Prerna Singh Bindra.

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Prime Minister Responds to Robert's Call to Protect Whales from Commercial Hunting

Thursday, 24 January, 2019

Robert has welcomed the news that following his letter, the Prime Minister spoke to the visiting Japanese Prime Minister about Japan's decision to resume commercial whaling.

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Robert's 2018 Highlights in 60 Seconds

Tuesday, 1 January, 2019

2018 was a very busy year indeed with much to celebrate both locally and nationally. Here are just some of my highlights from last year - in 60 seconds!

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Robert Visits Chrissie's Owls

Friday, 26 October, 2018

Chrissie's Owls is a small family run charity, based in Stonesfield, with a genuine love of owls.  Chrissie, with the help of her family and some very committed volunteers, attend craft and country shows throughout the year to help raise funds for their owl rescue work across Oxfordshire.

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DEFRA announce consultation to ban 3rd party sales of puppies and kittens in England

Wednesday, 22 August, 2018

Robert said, "I am pleased that the Government is taking action with Lucy's Law.  By banning 3rd party sales, alongside cracking down on other aspects such as illegal puppy farms, we can end the suffering of animals kept in these conditions.

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