MPs who support a Trophy Hunting ban – Ask them to Back the Ban on March 17!

"I’m here to support the campaign against trophy hunters. It’s barbaric, it’s damaging to the environment and we must stop it." Source

"Important animal welfare legislation like a ban on trophy hunting imports has now been put on hold because of Tory infighting. " Source

"Our acceptance of trophy hunting has clearly changed dramatically over time. It is now clear, from both polling and Government consultation, that the British public expect us to pass this Bill because of the instinctive revulsion we all feel when we see pictures of so-called hunters over the dead bodies of these majestic animals. We need to pass the Bill, not to tell other people what to do but to show leadership on a different way." Source

"Ban imports from trophy hunting" Source

"Supporting the campaign to ban trophy hunting" Source

"… animal welfare has been one of the issued I have heard about most throughout August – from animal sentience, the badger cull and stricter sentencing for animal cruelty… The [Labour Animal Welfare Manifesto] proposals also include the banning of fur and trophy hunting imports into the UK." Source

"I'm here today to support the campaign and to congratuate Eduardo and the team on a fantastic campaign that has really gripped people in my constituency. I've been unindated by people who are absolutely appalled that this is still legal, so I fully support the campaign and its aims to ban this trophy hunting because it is immoral." Source

"I'm giving my support today to the campaign to end trophy hunting. This is something that came home to me pretty strongly recently when I saw the pictures that American huntress hunting goats on Islay, I was born and brought up on Islay, these goats were part of the scenery when I was growing up, I'm not saying that theses goats could not ever be shot or hunted in any way but to see that picture of huntress with that goat killed only for the purpose of her having her picture taken just spoke to me in a way that was really powerful, I was frankly repelled to see what had been done there and that's what has brought me to this campaign today and why I'm giving it my 100% support." Source

"It's long overdue to bring this barbaric trade to an end. Eighty-five percent of people in the UK want to see a ban on trophy imports. We are calling on the government to bring this bill to Parliament as quickly as possible. The longer it delays, the more animals are killed for so-called sport, selfies and unsavoury souvenirs." Source

"I truly believe that as sentient beings who can experience fear and pain, all animals should be treated with thought and care. Trophy hunting involves pursuing another animal in conditions which cause stress and pain, with hunters killing as a form of entertainment, not for food, to control pests or protect other species." Source

"Trophy hunters have devastated populations of some of the world’s most endangered species. The wild population of lions is down 95% since the 1970s. But Britain has still not introduced a ban on trophy hunting, even though 9 in 10 British voters support one. #BanTrophyHunting" Source

"Lovely to have met Bill Oddie in Parliament. I support the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting and a ban on UK trophy imports. #bantrophyhunting #bantrophyimports" Source

"Trophy hunting show be banned be banned across the world and that ban should be enforced very strongly. It is completely wrong that we are allowing people to kill animals, especially endangered species. And the argument that this is good for local communities is completely bogus, the money goes to the rich people and we could actually help communities far better by promoting nature tourism. There is alternative to this slaughter, we got to get it, we need the ban." Source

"Earlier in the week I popped by to show my support for the Bill to ban trophy hunting. Trophy hunting is a barbaric practice which sees beautiful and endangered species, killed abroad every week for no reason other than for sheer human entertainment. I am a huge animal lover and I will always stand up for what is right - we cannot allow this awful so-called "sport" to continue!" Source

"It was a pleasure to meet acclaimed conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall yesterday to hear about her fascinating work and support her campaign for a ban on trophy hunting. It’s time to #GetTheBanDone" Source

"I think to many people who are watching this debate, it will be quite extraordinary that we even need to have it, extraordinary, actually, to think that there is a market for bringing home body parts of animals, or that it is still considered a sport, or that it is still considered desirable or something to be proud of in certain quarters of this country." Source

"I support ending the import of wild animal trophies from threatened species, and any ban should cover all species above ‘least concern’ on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. This would include species classed as vulnerable, endangered, critically endangered and extinct in the wild. I further believe that hunting holidays should not be legal… I can assure you that I will continue to press for urgent action to be taken to ban these imports." Source

"Brilliant stuff on animal welfare👇in #ConservativeManifesto 🦁 Ban trophy hunting imports 🐐 Ban long journeys for slaughter 🐴News laws on animal sentience 🐕 Tougher sentences for cruelty 🐘 Ivory ban 🐒 Ban primates as pets 🐈 Cat microchipping 🐶 Crackdown on dog smuggling" Source

"The pastime of so- called ‘ trophy hunting ‘ is one of the vilest acts of human aggression against animals. The idea that the tracking and slaughtering of proud wild animals in the name of ‘ sport ‘ is in any civilised society acceptable is abhorrent. If we cannot swiftly end the licenced murder of big cats and other endangered species then we can and should ban the product of that trade from our own country. " Source

"I am very proud to have joined the newly formed All-party parliamentary group on Banning Trophy Hunting. The Campaign To Ban Trophy Hunting is secretariat to the new group, and I look forward to working hard with other members to make sure that the Government introduces strict and robust legislation that outlaws all trophy hunting imports. Trophy hunting is so cruel, and we need to send a message that it won't be tolerated in Britain. Six years ago today, Cecil the lion was brutally killed by a hunter. It's a tragedy that six years on, we still haven't seen the introduction of tough legislation. This cross-party group aims to change that." Source

"Trophy hunting import ban backed by Harriet Harman … the issue was the third biggest source of policy-related emails and letters she received from constituents in January 2019, second only to Brexit and Universal Credit. The proposed ban is now backed by 160 cross-party MPs." Source

"The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill was introduced to Parliament as a Private Member’s Bill in June 2022. The Government fully supports this Bill, which will ban the import of hunting trophies for specific species. The Bill includes a power to add or remove species from the scope of the ban which will ensure that the Bill remains comprehensive and can achieve its aims. I welcome that this Bill recently had its Second Reading in the House of Commons and I look forward to supporting it as it continues to progress through the House." Source

"We have to say that it is completely unacceptable behaviour whether someone is rich or poor." Source

"Given my professional background as a veterinary surgeon you will appreciate that this is an issue close to my heart... I believe action is needed to stop this sort of exploitation, and to establish how defensible the arguments for conservation hunting are. I am therefore pleased that the Government decided to consult on options to restrict the imports and exports of hunting trophies to the UK - including a potential ban. " Source

"Then there is the manifesto pledge that Brexit would allow them to ban the import of foie gras, which is so cruel to ducklings and geese. Vanished, all because the Prime Minister is too chicken to do anything about it. Only warm words, but no concrete proposals on trophy hunting. All our constituents write in in their hundreds about these things—but the proposals are gone." Source

"[Henry Smith]… has the support of these benches. Like so many of my constituents in Newport West, and I know thousands of others across the country, I am disgusted by the cruel, damaging and outdated practice of trophy hunting." Source

"Rhinos horns have no medicinal value whatsoever. It’s heartbreaking to watch this baby rhino stranded and distressed at the loss of her mother. We need oppose attempts to oppose attempts to resist worldwide ban on poachers and trophy hunters." Source

"I believe action is needed to stop this sort of exploitation, and to establish how defensible the arguments for conservation hunting are. I am therefore pleased that the Government decided to consult on options to restrict the imports and exports of hunting trophies to the UK - including a potential ban. " Source

"Trophy hunting is cruel and completely unsustainable - yet trophies of species on the brink of extinction are still brought into the UK. Have signed this letter calling on the Government to ban these imports now." Source

"Labour is the party of animal welfare. From bringing forward the landmark Hunting Act to protecting the treatment of domestic animals under the Animal Welfare Act, Labour will prioritise animal welfare protection." Source

"It was great to meet with the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting last week, which has the support of Joanna Lumley and Peter Egan. Tragically, over 25,000 hunting trophies have been brought back to the UK since the 1980s. This is shameful... An immediate ban is overwhelmingly popular: almost 90% of people want to see the practice eradicated. The Government must finally listen and act." Source

"We believe that a global end to trophy hunting is desirable, and that nature tourism is a humane and more effective means of conserving wildlife and supporting local communities. We therefore call on the UK government to commit to halting imports of hunting trophies as a matter of urgency. – Co-signed letter" Source

"The illegal wildlife trade has major negative impacts on biodiversity, existing ecosystems, the natural heritage of the countries of origin, natural resources and the conservation of species. That’s why I was delighted to meet with Dr Brian May, and join him in calling for a ban on trophy hunting. It’s right that parliamentarians, and people across the country, raise their concerns with the Government, and put them under pressure to institute this ban as soon as possible. Scores of constituents have got in contact with me, asking me to push for this ban, so I was glad to have the opportunity to publicly reaffirm my strong stance on this issue." Source

"Trophy hunting is disgusting and I fully agree with banning British hunters from bringing back the animals that they kill. The law needs to be changed and that’s why I’m supporting this bill. We need to be looking after endangered species, not encouraging wealthy people to pay thousands of pounds to shoot them." Source

"The Government appears ready to break all of its promises on Animal Welfare. No ban on the import of fur and foie gras, live exports or importing hunting trophies. This is the real, very cruel, face of the Tory party." Source

"If we destroy or allow to be destroyed, that innate ability to survive, by not passing this Bill we are just as bad as that man or woman who is shooting those animals. We are as bad as them. They are cowards, and we will be cowards if we do not pass this Bill today." Source

"I think banning trophy hunting would send a strong signal to the world that this is not an acceptable practice in the 21st century. Let’s use the international pressure that we see building as we move towards COP26 to push not just for cutting global carbon but boosting global biodiversity. Let’s leave young people a world that we can be proud of." Source

"Labour MP Angela Rayner has shared a shocking photo of a trophy hunter cradling the body of a dead lion, calling for a ban on the practice. Ms Rayner urged her followers to “email the government today” in order to put pressure on MPs to pass a bill introducing “a total ban on hunting trophies”." Source

"Great to talk to new MPs @AJRichardsonMP and @dean_r supporting the parliamentary event to end trophy hunting today #BanTrophyHunting" Source

"It’s time to bring this barbaric trade to an end. A ban on trophy imports is backed by 85% of voters. I call on the government to bring this bill to Parliament as quickly as possible. The longer it delays, the more animals are killed for so-called sport, selfies and sick souvenirs." Source

"A key element of the appeal of exotic game hunting is the collection of trophies. If hunters are prevented from bringing the highly desirable trophies back home to show off, that significant incentive is removed. Such people are not on adventures: they are killing animals and contributing to the destruction of our natural world. I support the [Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition)] Bill, and I support the ban and the ending of this horrific industry. " Source

"I’m here to support the ban on trophy hunting, specifically on allowing trophies to be imported into the UK. I find it incredible to think this is still going on. I remember taking part in the debates over what was called Cecil gate over the death of Cecil the lion, which I think is three or four years ago now, and unfortunately however much outrage there is, and my constituents are absolutely against the system 100%, it fades from view and we have to keep renewing this pledge that we have to do this so the government needs to act, but MPs are all parties need to act and introduce this ban now." Source

"Pleased to attend the launch of a new report of the All Party Group on Banning Trophy Hunting and support a ban on this dreadful practice and good to hear Masai Mara elder Boniface debunk the myths that trophy hunting is somehow helping “conservation”. It’s time to protect animals from the trade in trophy hunting with a full UK ban." Source

"I am absolutely delighted that the Government is finally bringing forward this legislation. I pay tribute to the work of fellow MPs and campaigners who have put enough pressure on the Government to get them to take action and stop delaying and dithering. They must bring this legislation before Parliament straight away." Source

"Pleased to see Government plans to look at what it can do on trophy hunting. When critically endangered species are being shot for selfies, it’s right to take action" Source

"We believe that a global end to trophy hunting is desirable, and that nature tourism is a humane and more effective means of conserving wildlife and supporting local communities. We therefore call on the UK government to commit to halting imports of hunting trophies as a matter of urgency. Co-signed letter" Source

"I want to thank the Mirror for bringing this critical issue to the attention of the wider public. This campaign sheds light on a subject which is important to everyone who cares about how animals are treated. As I have made clear in the past, I am passionate about enhancing protections for animals around the world. I intend to continue the good work of my predecessor to find the right solutions to conserve our wildlife. The call for evidence into international trade in hunting trophies between the UK and other countries which he announced will be something I will be considering very carefully in the coming months." Source

" In Westminster I have given my support to the Trophy Hunting Bill. It aims to ban British hunters from bringing ‘trophies’ of endangered and vulnerable animals into the UK. It now has government support. It was a 2019 manifesto commitment to ban the import of hunting trophies from endangered animals. I am an animal lover, not just a fan of my dog Sid, so I am pleased this is now in hand. " Source

"Welcomes new animal welfare measures" Source

"This month marks seven years since the tragic killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe. I was pleased to join the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Banning Trophy Hunting and former President of Botswana, Seretse Khama Ian Khama, to speak out against this cruel practice in Parliament. The Government must honour its promise to ban trophy hunting." Source