‘Trophy hunting isn’t helping to save our planet. It’s a cruel and outdated practice’
The trophy hunting (import prohibition) bill is currently in the House of Lords, awaiting a date for committee…
Sue Hayman
We can’t afford Tory inaction: Labour has a plan for nature recovery
Alarm bells are ringing ever louder as the climate debate ice sculpture continues to melt, with no sign…
When it comes to animal welfare, the people of Britain want more
Britain has always been a proud nation of animal lovers. Yet for decades, our laws have failed to…
Why Labour wants the UK to declare a national climate emergency
This week saw the worldwide celebration of Earth Day, and its theme of ‘Protect Our Species’ could not…
Unfair trading behaviour still blights the food sector. Labour wants to fix that
During Fairtrade Fortnight, I want to highlight unfair trading behaviour that still blights the food sector and outline…
“The state of the British environment is at a crossroads” – Sue Hayman’s speech
Below is the full text of Sue Hayman’s speech to the Natural Capital Committee today. I’d like to start…
Sue Hayman: It’s time to end grouse moor practices that harm the environment
This week marks the start of the grouse shooting season in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Driven grouse…
Sue Hayman’s full speech on the UK ivory ban
Mr Speaker, action to tackle the international trade in ivory is welcome, if not long overdue. As I…
Sue Hayman: Tories are dangerously confused over puppy smuggling
Today, the House of Commons debates the issue of puppy smuggling. The last Labour government’s animal welfare act was…
Sue Hayman: There is no social justice without environmental justice
This is the full text of the speech delivered by shadow environment secretary Sue Hayman at the SERA…
