A Promise Made. A Promise at Risk.
The UK Government pledged to ban the importation of cruel foie gras. Now reports suggest they may quietly abandon that commitment. Your MP has the power to change that.
Meet your minister – Nick Thomas-Symonds MP for Torfaen
Nick Thomas-Symonds serves as Minister for the Cabinet Office with responsibility for trade policy and international negotiations. In this role, he is central to any decisions about whether the UK’s trade agreements – including any arrangement with the European Union or other trading partners – could affect the Government’s ability to implement an import ban on foie gras.
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 not compromise its ethical standards in pursuit of trade deals – words his constituents now expect him to act upon.
Nick Thomas-Symonds has highlighted that the UK has “very high standards of animal welfare…” and that “this Government will prioritise that in trade policy”.
Oral Response the House of Commons on 5th December 2024
Take Action – Email Nick Thomas-Symonds MP today
Nick Thomas-Symonds has committed publicly that trade deals will not come at the cost of Britain’s ethical standards. Foie gras is the test. As his constituent, your email carries real weight – ministers pay close attention to correspondence from the people they were elected to represent.
- Fill in your name and email address below.
- Review and personalise the pre-written message if you wish – personal touches make all the difference. Please remember to keep it polite and include your address at the end of your email!
- Click open draft and then send your email, which will go directly to Nick Thomas-Symonds’ parliamentary inbox.
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.