Vegan Conservatives write to Zac Goldsmith about Iceland whale hunting Friday, 22 July, 2022 The Vegan Conservatives have written to Lord Goldsmith, about the resumption of whale hunting in Iceland this summer. The International Whaling Commission is one of Zac's responsibilities in his role as Minister of State (Minister for the Pacific and the International Environment) at DEFRA. The text of the letter is as follows:- Dear Zac, It is with great dismay that we read that commercial whale... Articles
Vegan Conservatives meet in Parliament for Plant Based Alliance 12th July 2022 The Plant Based Alliance hosted a roundtable in the House of Lords today to discuss the future of food. Founding member of Vegan Conservatives Marisa Heath... Articles
Parliament debates suspending trade with Faroe Islands while the Grind continues 11th July 2022 Parliament has today debated suspending the trade agreement with the Faroe Islands until they agree to ban the Grind - the slaughter of hundreds, or even... Articles
Cambridge University drops red meat from the menu 7th July 2022 Back in 2016, Cambridge University stopped serving beef and lamb in its dining venues. Then, in 2018, the colleges agreed to apply the same principle to their... Articles
Government Food Strategy - vegan meals for school children 13th June 2022 The Government's Food Strategy, some of which has been released today ahead of its publication on Monday, will include plans to promote vegan food in schools... Articles
Cultivated meat regulations discussed in Parliament 24th May 2022 The Good Food Institute (GFI) and Ivy Farm Technologies has hosted an event in Parliament to call for more investment in cultivated meat research and a better... Articles
The Einsteins of the Sea shouldn't be farmed 6th April 2022 A Spanish fishing company, Nueva Pescanova, is proposing to open the world first commercial octopus farm in the Canary Islands next year. This is such a... Articles
The pressure meat puts on water 22nd March 2022 Today is World Water Day. Many countries across the globe are facing serious water shortages due to rising population and increased exploitation of fresh water... Articles
Ukraine, the people and the animals 15th March 2022 Any human being with an ounce of decency cannot fail to be moved by appalling scenes being witnessed in Ukraine following the invasion by Russian forces. In the... Articles
Faroes whale & dolphin hunt - trading debate secured for consideration 14th March 2022 Parliament will consider debating the trading relationship the UK has with the Faroe Islands, after the petition started by campaigner Dominic Dyer reached 100... Articles
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
Spring Statement 2022 23rd March 2022 Today, 23 March 2022, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Prime Minister Boris Johnson 19th March 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 19th March 2022 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
