Campaign Responses

In 2013, the Government took the decision to end the beer duty escalator, and beer duty has been frozen or cut several times since then. Duty on spirits has been frozen over the past two years.

I agree that Parliament should be able to scrutinise trade policy and free trade agreements. It has an important role in debating and scrutinising the Government’s domestic and foreign policies.

I share your concern about the future of pubs and the hardship caused by the coronavirus outbreak. It is clear the economic effects of fighting COVID-19 last longer for businesses than the duration of any given restrictions, and we need to go further with our support. 

Coping with terminal illness is distressing and difficult both for the patient and their families. These cases are truly moving and evoke the highest degree of compassion and emotion. 

I consider the conduct of Armed Forces personnel serving overseas with the utmost importance.

The manifesto I stood on was clear that in all our trade negotiations, we will not compromise on our high environmental protection, animal welfare and food standards.

I am familiar with Electrical Safety First's campaign for better regulation of online marketplaces.  As you will know, the UK has a strong product safety system to ensure products are safe before they can enter the market, and this includes products sold online.

We are a nation of animal lovers, so it is only right that we have some of the highest welfare standards in the world. In addition to fur farming being banned in the UK, I am pleased to note that the import of fur products is tightly regulated.

During these incredibly difficult times the work of charities is more important than ever.

We are a nation of animal lovers, with 44 per cent of us keeping a pet. I agree that there is no place in this country for animal cruelty, and we must ensure that those who abuse animals are met with the full force of the law.

I fully recognise the importance the public attach to the UK’s high standards of food production, and the unique selling point it provides for our farmers, whose high-quality produce is in demand around the world.  

I understand that you will have concerns regarding the incorrect use of the Overseas Operations Bill.