Politicians

The government published its official response today to last year’s public consultation on the new EU directive on animal experiments.

PETA has issued a statement with several other animal protection groups announcing they won’t participate in Defra’s shamefully biased consultation on the use of wild animals in circuses.

Mr. Strauss-Kahn could become PETA’s Desexing Ambassador, by urging people to spay and neuter their companion animals.

Public and parliamentary supporting the ban, Defra has announced it will press ahead with its circus inspection and licensing scheme and also have another public consultation on the issue.

This holiday, take a tip from the stars – extend the season of goodwill and compassion to animals by leaving them off your plate.

Pamela Anderson has written to European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy John Dalli urging him to honour the 2013 deadline for banning the sale of cosmetics tested on animals.

Prominent barrister Michael Mansfield QC has sent a letter to Derbyshire County Council after learning from PETA that Midland Pig Producers wish to build a factory farm in Foston.

Ann Widdecombe is backing PETA’s campaign for a ban on wild animals in circuses and is encouraging the public to urge the government to take action.

Canadian officials are reporting that 2011’s seal slaughter saw one of the lowest numbers of seals killed in recorded history – less than 10 percent of the 400,000-seal maximum.

Celebrity Big Brother star Chantelle Houghton joined PETA in front of the Houses of Parliament to call on the government to ban the use of wild animals in circuses.