Blue Cross Public Affairs team.

Joined March 2015
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A good day for pet owners in the private rented sector.
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🚨 5 key changes for tenants from 1st May 2026 šŸ  The new Renters' Rights Act means: 1. Landlords can no longer evict tenants through no-fault evictions - they need a valid reason. No more bidding wars - landlords can’t ask for more than the advertised rent price. Landlords can only ask for a maximum of one month’s rent upfront. Landlords can’t just say no to pets - they must consider requests reasonably. No more fixed-term tenancy contracts. Rolling contracts will give more flexibility. Find out more at gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Planning to take your pet to the EU? 🐾 The EU rules for travelling with pets from Great Britain have changed. Find out further information and guidance here: gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroa…
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We strongly agree with our friends at @HopeRescue
With increasing pressure from the public and MPs, it’s time for England to follow Wales and Scotland and ban greyhound racing 🐾 independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…
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Exclusive: England lags behind rest of world by allowing greyhound racing, MPs told, as figures show thousands are put down for reasons such as high vets' bills: independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…

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We’re in Dining Room C right now talking to MPs and staffers about dog safety while campaigning! Drop by before 4pm!
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🐾 More for Scotland’s Animals A Scottish hustings bringing together MSP candidates to set out their approach to animal welfare. šŸ“ Edinburgh City Chambers šŸ•• 14 April, 6pm šŸŽ¤ Chaired by Roo Irvine Free (reg required): eventbrite.com/e/more-for-sc… #animallaw #animalwelfare
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We are looking forward to the #MoreforScotlandsAnimals husting on Tuesday.
Happy Friday folks! What an incredible honour to be chairing the #MoreforScotlandsAnimals hustings this Tuesday 14th April 6pm at Edinburgh City Chambers šŸ™ If you're an animal lover or all round compassionate soul, come along- last few tickets still available (free!) This is your chance to ask our political parties what they will be doing for animal welfare over the next 5 years šŸ’ŖMake your vote count- vote for a better future for Scotland's animals šŸ±šŸ¶šŸ¦ŠšŸŽšŸ‘šŸŸā¤ļø Get your ticket here- eventbrite.com/e/more-for-sc…
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WEBINAR: Tackling extreme conformation in dogs with the IHA tool: 1-hr session covering how IHA works for vet professionals, how it can be used for engagement with clients & what the future is for the tool. Plus Q&A. To register scan QR code below or email admin@apgaw.org #APDAWG
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The image that is so shocking people can’t believe it…it’s real confirm @rspca_official and it’s not shocking to the charity…scenes like this are on the rise…. @skynews #uknews
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Potentially good news for pet welfare - we look forward to seeing the consultation.
EXC w/ @adampayne26 The government is carrying out a consultation on whether to implement tougher laws on the public sale of fireworks MPs, including Sarah Owen and @Simon4NDorset, have welcomed the news, with Owen calling it a "huge step forward" politicshome.com/news/articl…
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It was fantastic to work with @markruskell on his landmark bill.
Great privilege to work on this campaign while an MSP and looking forward to next steps to protect the dogs #unboundthegreyhound 🐾eur03.safelinks.protection.o… eur03.safelinks.protection.o…
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Please sign and share šŸ™
Wouldn’t it be a #GoodIdea if there was a ā€˜Central #Microchip Portal’, linking all 25 compliant databases to a single point of access, available 24/7 for authorised users providing lost pets home contact information instantly. PLS SIGN petition.parliament.uk/petit… #MakeChipsCount
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Another landmark moment for greyhound welfare! šŸŽ‰ The Scottish Parliament has voted to make greyhound racing illegal. 1/6
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The Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill has passed Stage 3 and will become law!šŸŽ‰Ā  We are proud to mark this success alongside @The_Blue_Cross, Scottish SPCA @onekindtweet & #UnboundtheGreyhound.Ā  Thank you to @MarkRuskell and his valued team for progressing the Bill🐾
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Big win for Greyhounds in Scotland šŸŽ‰ The Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill has now passed its final stage and is set to become law! A massive well done to @markruskell and to all stakeholders involved in this long awaited and important win for greyhounds.🐾
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Today's the day we can finally end greyhound racing in Scotland, for good. Dogs like Kaas - and countless others - deserve so much better. We're now at the final hurdle. It's time to get this over the line. greens.scot/news/time-to-end… #unboundthegreyhound
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Under the updated law, police now have powers to: • Seize dogs involved in livestock worrying • Enter premises with a warrant • Obtain DNA and other evidence • Recover costs from offenders • Issue unlimited fines through the courts 4/6
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These protections apply on farmland and on public paths or roads where livestock are present. 3/6
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