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 – STEPHEN MORGAN MP FOR PORTSMOUTH SOUTH
Stephen Morgan is the MP for Portsmouth South and has recently been appointed as Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), with responsibilities that include animal health and welfare.
As he takes up this new role, he has an important opportunity to help ensure the Government delivers on its commitment to ban the importation of foie gras – a product made by force-feeding ducks and geese until their livers become diseased.
Before the 2024 General Election, the Labour Party pledged to ban foie gras imports. Reports now suggest that commitment could be at risk during ongoing trade negotiations, making the decisions taken by DEFRA ministers especially important.
Stephen Morgan has previously spoken about the importance of delivering on animal welfare commitments. He criticised the former Government’s decision to abandon the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, stating:
“The Conservatives pledged during the election to implement new laws to protect animals. Again, the government makes big promises on animal welfare, but fails to deliver when it matters.”
– Stephen Morgan MP, 21 June 2023
Take Action – Email Stephen Morgan today
As Stephen Morgan settles into his new role, now is the perfect time for constituents to encourage him to champion the Government’s commitment to ban foie gras imports and ensure animal protection remains a priority. As his constituent, your voice carries particular weight.
- 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 Stephen Morgan’s 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.