DO YOU LIVE IN Lincoln?
Urge your mp to
ban foie gras imports
The Minister responsible for trade policy represents Lincoln.
Hamish Falconer has the influence to protect
a foie gras import ban. Urge him to use it.
Meet your minister – Hamish Falconer MP for Lincoln
Hamish Falconer MP now serves as Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations and European Relations, jointly in the Cabinet Office and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
That makes him relevant to any trade agreement with the European Union that could affect the Government’s ability to deliver its animal welfare commitments, including the promised ban on foie gras imports.
His position makes him one of the most pivotal figures in determining whether Labour’s pre-election commitment can be upheld. He has been explicit that Britain should have a government that improves animal welfare – words his constituents now expect him to act upon.
“This Government was elected on a mandate to introduce the most ambitious plans to improve animal welfare in a generation. That is what we intend to do, and we will be outlining more detail in due course.”
Hamish Falconer, 2024
Take Action – Email Hamish Falconer MP today
Hamish Falconer has committed publicly that the welfare of animals is a huge focus for the Labour Government. Foie gras is the test for him within his new role. As his constituent, your email carries real weight – ministers pay close attention to correspondence from the people they were elected to represent.
- Add your address and it will pre-fill in your email – letting your MP know you’re writing as his constituent.
- Review and personalise the pre-written message if you wish – personal touches make all the difference. Please remember to keep it polite!
- Hit ‘send email’ to open your ready-made draft and send it directly to Hamish Falconer’s parliamentary inbox.
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The fight to end foie gras in Britain
Animal Equality is campaigning for a UK foie gras import ban. We have delivered petitions, briefed parliamentarians, and gathered evidence from inside the farms where this product is made. The cruelty is documented and undeniable.
- Ducks and geese are force-fed significant quantities of grain per day via a metal pipe inserted directly into their throats, several times a day.
- Livers swell to ten times their natural size, approximately the size of a small football. Birds often cannot stand or breathe normally by the time they are slaughtered.
- Production is already banned in the UK, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Italy, and over a dozen other countries – yet imports remain legal under current rules.
Learn more and sign the petition urging the UK Government to ban this cruel product:
END THE CRUELTY
Foie gras is immensely cruel. Its production causes ducks and geese severe physical and psychological pain. You can protect ducks and geese by opting for plant-based alternatives.