TAWC

Trade & Animal Welfare Coalition - animal welfare orgs working as one to safeguard, improve & promote animal welfare standards in UK trade policy 🐮

[Eurogroup For Animals @Act4AnimalsEU]

🇪🇺🇬🇧🐾 Big news for animals! The EU & UK have committed to closer cooperation on animal welfare via a Common Veterinary Area.

Read our joint reaction with @TAWCUK👉 https://t.co/zn5EjUwNd7

This could reduce complications and delays for live animal transport & raise #AnimalWelfare standards on both sides of the Channel.

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

Read our report on the case for a UK-EU Common Veterinary Area
https://t.co/7brguqdVP2

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

🇬🇧🇪🇺 The EU & UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement Domestic Advisory Groups met in Brussels this week.

Great to see #AnimalWelfare feature prominently in the joint statement sections on a Common Veterinary Area and level playing field 👀👉https://t.co/TApW0DvLu6

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

‼️ It's high time the UK government extended its foie gras ban to imports, to ensure that the cruel practice of force-feeding geese stays off our shelves.

[Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf]

A huge thank you to @DrAmirKhanGP for calling for foie gras imports to be banned in the UK.

To add your voice please share this post and tag your MP.

[Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf]

The results are in: @UKLabour will form the next Government with @Keir_Starmer as the UK Prime Minister.

We’re calling on the new Government to confirm that they'll be working to improve farmed animal welfare. These are some of the key areas we want to see action on.

(1/5)🧵⬇️

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

🗳️ #UseYourVote and #VoteforAnimals in the #GeneralElection today by choosing candidates who have committed to making #animalwelfare a priority.

#GE2024

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

UK trade policies don't align with citizens' demands, and the situation might worsen.

By enforcing UK #AnimalWelfare standards on imports, we can ensure British consumers aren't buying animal products that don't meet their ethical standards. #StopImportingCruelty

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

Force feeding birds & fur farming are both illegal in the UK.

But foie gras & fur products are still imported for sale in shops nationwide.

86% of Brits are in favour of a #foiegras import ban - can the next Government finally make it happen?

#FurFreeBritain #StopCruelImports

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

Check out which parties are pledging to protect #AnimalWelfare in future UK trade deals 👀⏬

[Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf]

The UK general election is this week!

We are neutral in party politics but can keep you informed on what different party manifestos are pledging to do for farmed animals.

For political parties who are only standing candidates in Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland see thread.⬇️

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

GB to EU trade is subject to controls at ports of entry into the EU, which poses risks to #AnimalWelfare by prolonging transport stress & confinement.

Read our report on the case for a Common Veterinary Area with the EU to streamline animal movement.
👉https://t.co/7brguqdVP2

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

⚠️ Urgent reform to the UK’s trade scrutiny processes is needed as they currently lack inclusivity and transparency.

Parliament, the devolved administrations, civil society and the public are marginalised and excluded throughout the development of new trade agreements.

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

While the 🇬🇧 has existing bans on:
🐓 force feeding poultry
🐷 gestation crates
🐔 battery cages

these #AnimalWelfare core standards do not apply to imports❗️

The UK government could change this & #StopCruelImports

Check out our core standards paper 👉https://t.co/iSq5zpS0iQ

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

@FOURPAWSUK @RSPCA_official @ciwf @MoveTheWorldUK @animal_equality @onekindtweet @DonkeySanctuary @catholicanimal @crab_welfare

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

The #GeneralElection is an opportunity to give animals a voice & ensure that UK trade policy does not outsource cruel practices to third countries.

Read the Trade & Animal Welfare Coalition's statement with our key asks to the next Government ⤵️ https://t.co/TiSJuDy23j

#GE2024

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

The establishment of a 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 Common Veterinary Area would streamline animal movement while maintaining high #AnimalWelfare.

Read our new report, learning from the successes of the EU-Switzerland CVA model👉https://t.co/7brguqetEA

[Sonul Badiani-Hamment @Sonul2030]

At #CPC23 @Unchecked_UK -people expect trade to be underpinned by fairness & high animal welfare & environmental standards.

@FourPawsUK @RSPCA_official @ciwf @HSIUKorg agree, which is why we advocate for core animal welfare standards in UK trade policy.

#CENatCPC #AnimalsMatter

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

Aus Meat & Livestock claim substantial growth in exports to UK, where YoY volumes rose by 174pc to 1,045 tonnes.While still small, increase suggests exporters taking advantage of opportunities from Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement, MLA said
https://t.co/rcUmL2XmE0 @NFUtweets

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

The #CPTPP deal "will directly impact @RSPCA_official standards on laying hens, which account for over half of 🇬🇧 eggs. The government is starting the gun on a race to the bottom for our #AnimalWelfare standards.” - @DavidBowles21

#StopCruelImports
https://t.co/IQ2ZtAtrQU

[TAWC @TAWCUK]

The Sharks Fin Bill got Royal Assent today. Now illegal to import sharks fin into the UK- an import ban. Now fur, foie gras too please.

[RSPCA Cymru @RSPCAcymru]

A huge thanks to @CThomasMS for sponsoring @TAWCUK's event in Ty Hywel yesterday.

Representatives from @ciwf, @FourPawsUK, @RSPCA_official and @HorseCharity were in attendance to discuss how UK trade policy impacts animal welfare in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Diolch o galon to every MS who joined us.