Animal Welfare

As a veterinary surgeon, I am passionate about animal welfare. In the United Kingdom, we have some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world, but we can always do more. I am strongly in favour of proposals to increase sentencing in cases of animal cruelty, and measures to improve the welfare of farm and companion animals.

News

Veterinary MP Dr Neil Hudson Reaffirms Support for Animal Rescues at Battersea Reception

Monday, 9 December, 2024

Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Epping Forest and Shadow Defra Minister proudly displayed his support for the animal rescue sector at an event in Parliament hosted by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.The event celebrated the vital role rescues play in caring for animals and highlighted Battersea’s priorities for

Veterinary MP Dr Neil Hudson celebrates campaign win as Puppy Smuggling Bill passes Second Reading

Tuesday, 3 December, 2024

As Shadow DEFRA Minister, Dr Neil Hudson MP gave the full support of His Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition to a Bill which aims to stamp out the immoral puppy smuggling trade that has continued to spiral since the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr Neil Hudson, the MP for Epping Forest, was the first vet elec

Veterinary MP Dr Neil Hudson stands up to end puppy smuggling trade

Thursday, 7 November, 2024

Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Epping Forest, has reaffirmed his commitment to combating the cruel puppy smuggling trade at a recent parliamentary event organised by Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity.

Veterinary MP Dr Neil Hudson hosts fireworks awareness event ahead of Bonfire Night

Monday, 4 November, 2024

Ahead of Bonfire Night and the harmful impact it can have on vulnerable people and animals, Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Epping Forest, hosted an event to raise awareness amongst parliamentarians and look to amend fireworks legislation.Dr Hudson hosted the event alongside the Fireworks Working Group, a ho

Veterinary MP, Dr Neil Hudson, reaffirms his commitment to animal health and welfare for the coming Parliament

Wednesday, 30 October, 2024

Dr Neil Hudson MP attended one of the first major animal protection events of the Parliament, hosted by leading animal health and welfare charities Humane Society International/UK, Compassion in World Farming, Four Paws UK and the RSPCA.Dr Hudson is the first vet elected to the House

Veterinary MP Dr Neil Hudson celebrates campaign win for pet-friending renting

Thursday, 17 October, 2024

The first vet elected to the House of Commons since 1884, Dr Neil Hudson, celebrated a long-fought campaign win with new laws entering Parliament which would allow renters more flexibility to keep pets.This is the culmination of a long-fought campaign from the Epping Forest MP alongside numerous lea

Dr Neil Hudson MP honoured as an animal health and welfare champion with prestigious RSPCA award

Wednesday, 28 August, 2024

Dr Neil Hudson MP FRCVS has received a special honour from the RSPCA as part of the prestigious PawPrints awards. The Epping Forest MP was given the newly-introduced Massingham Advocacy award which recognises elected officials who have demonstrated unwavering dedication and commitment to

Veterinary MP Dr Neil Hudson secures Government commitment that work to keep veterinary medicines available in Northern Ireland will continue

Friday, 26 July, 2024

Dr Neil Hudson MP for Epping Forest – and the first vet elected to the House of Commons since 1884 - secured a commitment from the new Labour Government that his work to ensure the long-term availability of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland will continu

In the media: Dr Neil Hudson MP discusses national veterinary workforce shortage on Times Radio

Thursday, 9 May, 2024

Dr Neil Hudson MP - the only vet in the House of Commons - appeared on Matt Chorley's Times Radio show to discuss shortages in the veterinary workforce. This came following a special Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee session chaired by Dr Hudson which looked into a wide ran

Dr Neil Hudson MP makes case for safe and smooth horse import and export during House of Commons debate

Wednesday, 8 May, 2024

Dr Neil Hudson MP - the only veterinary surgeon in the Commons - spoke in a debate on the movement of sport horses in support of a bolstered digital ID system and closer international cooperation. Dr Hudson's comments came during a House of Commons debate on the 'impact o