I’m afraid, that Boris Johnson cannot stay on until the autumn. Government cannot function without ministers in place and I expect the Deputy Prime Minister to take over imminently whilst a leadership election takes place.
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We as a nation must face up to this issue and I, for one, will be joining the RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association in calling for an end to non-stunned slaughter in this country and I warmly encourage others to do the same.
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My Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act is now law! Those who are cruel to animals can now go to prison for five years. We did it! #AnimalsDeserveJustice
More info: chrisloder.co.uk/news/animal…
@RSPCA_official @ConservativeAWF @Battersea_ @DogsTrust @BlueCrossPA
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I proposed and Parliament passed a law to put people in jail who were cruel to animals for up to 5 years.
What on earth is this horrific treatment of a young cow? @metpoliceuk
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This is the moment that Royal Assent was announced for the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act. But my campaign for our animals continues - banning live animal exports and non-stunned slaughter next… #AnimalsDeserveJustice #EndNonStun #StopLiveExports
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My Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill has just completed all Parliamentary stages in both Houses. The Bill is now being taken to HM the Queen for Royal Assent. Just ONE DAY away from this important change in law for animals! #AnimalsDeserveJustice
@RSPCA_official @Battersea_
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The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act comes into force today! From now, the worst animal abusers will face five years in prison, up from six months.
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Good and it’s about time. If they had any honour they would have resigned before - rather than allow rotten, filthy briefings to Sunday papers and give false assurances and for this mess to go on and on.
Four of most senior staff in Number 10 have gone tonight - 3 of them are not a surprise, 1 of them was - adds to sense of instability around PM, and there's a very real question about who, with significant experience, would want to replace them
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It was lovely to be welcomed by Larry @Number10cat this morning as I arrived for a seminar at @10DowningStreet He’s a very diligent meeter and greeter!
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We are one step closer to tougher sentencing for those who commit the worst kinds of cruelty on innocent animals, as my Private Members' Bill on #animalwelfare reaches Committee stage on 3rd February #animalsdeservejustice
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Today we’re one step closer to achieving justice for animals! My Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill has completed its Third Reading in the House of Commons and now passes to the House of Lords. #AnimalsDeserveJustice
@RSPCA_official @Battersea_PA @ConservativeAWF @BlueCrossPA
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Good. There should be an investigation as to how this happened in the first place. I also want to understand why, in Dorset, we have so many children that have been referred to a GIC.
🔺 BREAKING: Children will no longer be prescribed puberty blockers at gender identity clinics, NHS England has confirmed thetimes.co.uk/article/child…
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Today I presented my Private Members' Bill #LodersLaw Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill in Parliament - Second Reading is Friday 12th June. Britain needs to take the lead in global standards for animal welfare, read my full statement here: chrisloder.co.uk/loders-law
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I fully support @HuwMerriman and all #BritishAirways staff, as I have done from the very beginning of this situation. I hope we may be able to debate this urgent issue in Parliament very soon.
#BritishAirways staff; at suggestion of many Conservative MPs, I’m applying for debates in Parliament this week to highlight your cause/press pause. Sure opposition MPs will also support. Email your MP; ask them to email/join me so this will occur #BAStopThinkAgain #backinthehold
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This morning I was interviewed by @vicderbyshire on @BBCNews along with @LenMcCluskey on the current issue with @British_Airways Watch again from 09:40 bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcne…
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Can I thank you for your kind and supportive comments for when I removed that disgusting PR stunt from the Cenotaph on Wednesday. Rest assured, all is well at the Cenotaph tonight. I know how much this memorial means to the nation, and our veterans - and I stand with you always.
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My Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill will reach Committee Stage in the House of Lords this Thursday 22nd April. We're just a couple of steps away from this important change in law! #AnimalsDeserveJustice
@ConservativeAWF @RSPCA_official @Battersea_
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My Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill is now one step closer to becoming law!
The Bill has just completed its Second Reading in the House of Lords - I'm grateful to Lord Randall of Uxbridge for sponsoring. #AnimalsDeserveJustice
@RSPCA_official @ConservativeAWF @Battersea_
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My Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill has been sent to Her Majesty the Queen to sign into law. I’m hopefully expecting notification of Royal Assent tomorrow. #AnimalsDeserveJustice
More info: chrisloder.co.uk/news/animal…
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Relentless in the pursuit of animal rights, I've been lobbying the Government to make time to get my Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill back on track! The Government listened – my Bill will be returning to the House of Commons on 12th March. #AnimalsDeserveJustice
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This week on Friday my Private Members' Bill on tougher sentencing for those who commit the worst cruelty against animals has its second reading in @HouseofCommons at 9.30am #AnimalsDeserveJustice
Find out more:
chrisloder.co.uk/animalwelfa…
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My mission is now to restore decency, honour and trust to our Government. My column in today’s @telegraph digitaleditions.telegraph.co…
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My letter of sympathy to Alex Hynes and the ScotRail team, following yesterday's tragic train accident at Stonehaven. My thoughts are with the families and friends of all those who have died or been injured. @AlexHynes @ScotRail @AndrewBowie_MP
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This morning my Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill reaches the Committee stage in the House of Commons. Join the proceedings online from 9.25am at parliamentlive.tv
#animalsdeservejustice
🐶Find out more and hear Poppy's story at:
chrisloder.co.uk/animalwelfa…
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Tonight in @HouseofCommons I spoke in support of the Fisheries Bill, as Britain looks forward to becoming an independent coastal state; putting more British fish on our tables and boosting our local fishing economies.
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My Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill passed through Committee Stage in the House of Lords yesterday! Expecting Remaining Stages next week.
My thanks to @uxbridgewalrus for sponsoring the Bill through the Lords. #AnimalsDeserveJustice
@ConservativeAWF @RSPCA_official @Battersea_
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I’d like to wish @BorisJohnson a speedy recovery from #coronavirus and look forward to him being back home at @10DowningStreet very soon #GetWellBoris
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On this #ArmisticeDay I was honoured to pay my respects at the Cenotaph; remembering all those from towns and villages across West Dorset who fought and died to preserve our freedoms.
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Currently at #WestminsterHall @HouseofCommons with @BorisJohnson We’re talking about the busy week ahead. Preparing for swearing in on Wednesday, the Queen’s Speech on Thursday, then starting the EU Withdrawal Bill proceedings on Friday.
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Thank you to @uxbridgewalrus for steering my Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill through the House of Lords and for his kind words yesterday. #AnimalsDeserveJustice
More info: chrisloder.co.uk/news/animal…
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I called on Defra in February to end to live animal exports - I'm hopeful for progress in Queen's Speech tomorrow!
Live exports are an unnecessary cruelty. Farmers do not want to see their animals transported by land and sea only to be slaughtered abroad. #AnimalsDeserveJustice
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I know a lot of BA staff are following this morning with our questions to Willie Walsh. I’m sorry I’ve not been able to reply to all the many emails, although I’ve been able to have a call with continuent employees. I just want to say that we hear you and will do what we can.
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It is also high time that we address the barbaric act of non-stunned slaughter of our animals in this country. And let me just be clear on what I mean by non-stunned slaughter.
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This is Poppy, the mistreated Springer Spaniel I rescued from the roadside in Dorset and who is the inspiration for my Private Members' Bill on Animal Welfare (Sentencing), coming up in @HouseofCommons on Friday #AnimalsDeserveJustice
Read Poppy's story:
chrisloder.co.uk/animalwelfa…
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This evening I was hugely proud to make my maiden speech in @HouseofCommons during the reading of the Agriculture Bill. chrisloder.co.uk/maiden-spee…
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It is clear to me that the person best placed to do this is @RishiSunak #Ready4Rishi and I am very pleased to support him with my vote on Monday
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I’m delighted to have been appointed to the Transport Select Committee @CommonsTrans which holds government to account on transport strategy and action. I’m looking forward to helping our cities, towns, villages and communities in the UK to get back on track.
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I’m very proud and humbled to be elected Member of Parliament for #WestDorset, with the largest ever Conservative vote in the constituency #GE2019
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I’m making representations to the Government today to strip Paula Vennells of her CBE forthwith. I hope colleagues and other will do likewise.
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Encouraging signs of progress on animal welfare in the Queen's Speech today. I'm determined to keep my campaign to ban live animal exports on track, to ensure we stop this cruel practice as as a matter of urgency. #AnimalsDeserveJustice
Sign petition at: chrisloder.co.uk/liveexports
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I agree with @HuwMerriman Every @British_Airways employee who has contacted me is passionate about the airline and dedicated to their BA careers, many with decades of experience behind them #backinthehold
Speaking in Parliament for loyal #cabincrew and staff at #BritishAirways. With furlough extended, #BA must put redundancy and restructuring back in the hold where it belongs.
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Thank you to all of you who have made me aware of the reckless number of people choosing to travel to Dorset, especially the #LymeRegis area, for a ‘holiday’, at a critical time when the CLEAR advice from Government is to #StayAtHome I will be doing all I can to deal with this.
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Thank you @marcthevet and the many other veterinary professionals, along with @BritishVets who have supported my Bill on tougher custodial sentences for cruelty to animals #AnimalsDeserveJustice
Good news for animal-lovers from @HouseofCommons today. @chrisloder's animal cruelty sentencing bill progressed to its next stage. Excellent contributions on all types of animal welfare issues from cross-party MPs. Well done everyone involved in today's success :) #animalwelfare
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I am standing today for the Transport Select Committee, offering my 20 years experience working with the railways and hoping to make a difference to transport in the UK. I am asking for support from my MP colleagues in Parliament and look forward to the vote later today!
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Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas from #Folke in #WestDorset Enjoy this special time with family and friends.
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My Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill is currently being debated in the House of Lords - watch here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde… #AnimalsDeserveJustice @ConservativeAWF @Battersea_ @RSPCA_official
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Chris Loder is now speaking on the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill parliamenttv.live: This Bill will increase the maximum sentence for those convicted of the worst animal cruelty offences related to animal welfare in England and Wales tenfold – from 6 months to 5 years.
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Today I’ve been out and about in #WestDorset delivering 100 litres of Dorset-made hand sanitiser to care homes and GP surgeries in the constituency who asked for my help. Thanks to the amazing team at @BlackCowVodka for supporting our communities.
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I believe that every animal deserves a dignified life and that we should use our heads – as well as our hearts – when it comes to taking action on this issue. That is why I have decided to sponsor this important Bill, inspired by the story of my own dog, Poppy.
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The sudden loss of livelihoods as a result of the collapse of @flybe is awful for all those involved. Today I have written a joint letter with @simonjamesjupp to leaders of other transport sectors, asking them to step in and assist if they have any employment opportunities.
A couple of thousand people woke up this morning to find themselves unemployed. Countless more will be hit by Flybe’s collapse. In the current climate, that’s a horrible double whammy of uncertainty & insecurity. Our first feeling should be sympathy for them all.
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This time a year ago, the polls had closed and it was time to count the votes! Within days of celebrating a 20 year railway career I was returned as Member of Parliament for #WestDorset and new challenges lay ahead. It’s been my honour to serve the people of West Dorset.
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Labour: ‘supermarkets are lifeblood of our economy’. Tesco profit last year: £1 BILLION as a result of crushing HGV drivers pay with awful facilities and they wonder why there’s a shortage. I’m making the case for consumers & workers & farmers whilst Labour backs corporate greed
"That some Tories appear happy to see Britain’s supermarket shelves go empty for the sake of their sepia-tinted fantasies really beggars belief" - Anneliese Dodds Comments on Remarks Made by Chris Loder ukpol.co.uk/anneliese-dodds-… @AnnelieseDodds @chrisloder
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I have written to #BritishAirways employees in West Dorset who have asked for my help as their MP. I'm now sharing my open, but personal letter to all of those affected who have written to me. @BALPApilots @MFUnite @BASSA_2000
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It is disgraceful that our well-cared for farm animals can be loaded on to a lorry and sent thousands of miles by land and sea to a destination in Southern Europe.
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I’m delighted to share the official @Conservatives #PressRelease on my selection today as Prospective Conservative Parliamentary candidate for #WestDorset Thank to everyone for the amazing support so far and for your many congratulations!
chrisloder.mystrikingly.com/…
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If you missed the #WestDorset vote breakdown, I’m proud to say that 33,589 @Conservatives votes is the highest number ever recorded for the constituency. Commiserations to my opponents who all put up formidable campaigns.
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This is a brilliant example of the Labour Party dark arts - to release this rubbish. No Tory MP was asked to talk out this Bill. Labour talked continually and Lloyd Russell-Moyle objected to it and stopped the bill from proceeding.
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This is social distancing in #Bridport Harbour at 12.20pm TODAY. Yes, the sun is shining but please, go home and #StayAtHome or otherwise enjoy the outdoors at a safe distance from eachother - 2 metres. Stop risking lives.
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During my @HouseofCommons speech today I highlighted the very real issues of #LongCovid and its impact on children. I paid tribute to the inspirational #WestDorset mum who helps others through her support network #LongCovidKids @long_recovery
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I've been sworn in this evening at @HouseofCommons as Member of Parliament for #WestDorset Such an honour and I look forward to serving my local communities in the constituency. piped.video/watch?v=HzbetTTa…
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So it’s official! My nomination papers are in and I’m delighted to be @conservatives candidate for #WestDorset. Over the next four weeks I’ll be working very hard to win the trust of my local communities and look forward to championing #WestDorset at #Westminster #GE2019
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My thoughts and prayers are with @BorisJohnson this evening who I’m certain is getting the very best of care from our incredible @nhs and also thinking of @carriesymonds at this worrying time #staystrong
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My letter, co-signed by 36 fellow MPs, asks Lord Archbishops and Diocesan Bishops of the Church of England @churchofengland to fulfil the wishes of the deceased and bereaved; by allowing clergy back into their churches to provide funerals, according to government guidance.
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I want to champion #WestDorset in #Westminster. These are just three of the key priorities I’m standing for👇#GE2019
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At the end of my first week in #Westminster and it’s been good getting to know all newly-elected MPs and cross-party colleagues. A full-on and historic week in #Parliament but I’ve embraced every minute. Now looking forward to getting back to #WestDorset and home.
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It’s because hardworking union members have had enough of being used as political pawns - he is forcing staff into poverty over Christmas and is now under pressure because his members have had enough of this intransigence.
Mick Lynch in a proper ding dong with Radio 4's Today programme right now. Accusing them of 'parroting' Tory attack lines on the strike and 'pursuing an editorial line I'd read in the Sun or the Daily Mail'. He claims 'it's about time you showed some impartiality'
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🚨Aren’t you in a relationship with a Conservative? Who also works for a Conservative MP? I absolutely would NOT want to see that thank you. Typical unpleasant nasty hard left Labour hypocrisy.
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First thing is first, Christmas Day or not.... feeding and cleaning out the cows - before heading off to church. A particular Happy Christmas to all our farmers doing exactly the same thing on Christmas Day - taking care of their animals.
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In today’s @Telegraph @HarryYorke1 writes on the BBC and my letter, co-signed by colleagues, to new Director-General Tim Davie. Political bias, impartiality, censorship and the licence fee - changes are needed at the BBC, read my letter in full:
Exc: Tim Davie to confront questions over BBC's impartiality in his first speech as director general next week
Understand he's taken keen interest in Sambrook review of social media use, which is due to be presented to senior BBC management next month...
telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/08…
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This Bill is of great importance to this House, to the animal welfare community and to the public more widely. We need to get it on the statute book and that, hopefully short, journey begins today #AnimalsDeserveJustice
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This evening in the House of Commons I made the case, indeed made a plea, for West Dorset and wider rural Dorset to move down from Tier 2 to Tier 1 in the Government's review on 16th December: piped.video/uJahqQ0rmdA
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Had a quick up of tea with @BorisJohnson today to discuss @GWRHelp and @SW_Help Heart of Wessex line services
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A huge well done to #Dorset based gin distillery @ConkerSpirit who have diversified to produce much needed sanitiser, made with denatured alcohol, to be used by front line services and key workers #CommunitySpirit 👏
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Didn’t expect my selfie moment with @BorisJohnson to make it to the opening sequence of tonight’s @BBCNewsnight! An amazing end to a memorable first day in #Westminster 👇
We're live now on @BBCTwo with Emily Maitlis - you can also watch online at bbc.in/2hrmhpP
#Newsnight | @maitlis
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I called for an end to live animal exports on BBC Points West yesterday. #AnimalsDeserveJustice #StopLiveExports
Help by signing my petition at: chrisloder.co.uk/liveexports
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This evening I have written to Her Majesty the Queen to send her our deepest sympathies from West Dorset. 'It is with our profound affection that we send our deepest sympathies to Your Majesty and the Royal Family.'
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This shows that the @LibDems have no idea of the economic state of the constituency. Even more surprising given the Lib Dem is a sitting councillor in Blackmore Vale and doubly surprising given she’s a cabinet member of Somerset Council 🙄. Cringe.
Excruciating (!) interview with the @LibDems Somerton & Frome candidate
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This afternoon I asked the Prime Minister for levelling-up rail investment in Dorset – our railway lines are currently single track and rail frequency is 3-hourly. He confirmed his determination to upgrade services and I look forward to working with the PM on these proposals.
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Today in @HouseofCommons #PMQs I asked @BorisJohnson to look again at the situation whereby many constituents in #WestDorset, employed before 19th March, are not eligible to be furloughed under the Job Retention Scheme and have slipped through the net: piped.video/k-sH1aI7h0k
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An animal, fully alive with all its senses intact, will be hung up by its hind legs. Dangling in the air in the greatest of distress, that animal will have its throat slit and be left to bleed to death – hung up to die for minutes. For me, this is a matter of national shame.
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We didn’t work long and hard to change the law last year for @WestHam footballers to treat animals like this. I’m pleased that @RSPCA_official @EssexPoliceUK are taking action and I hope will consider using the full force of the new law.
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Today I chaired the inaugural All Party Parliamentary Group #APPG for #SouthWesternRailway. Members of Parliament are taking decisive action over #SWR, championing constituents and passengers who travel in and out of @LondonWaterloo and the many connecting lines to the #SouthWest
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A victory for #AnimalWelfare as, after months of my lobbying, the Government announces plan to ban the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening. A direct benefit of us leaving the EU. Read my statement in full: chrisloder.co.uk/liveanimale…
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The debate is continuing in @HouseofCommons on my Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill. If you missed my opening speech earlier this morning you can watch it again here:
piped.video/MOn1j6lL1mo
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I'm just about to commence my opening speech as we progress the second reading of my Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill in the @HouseofCommons Tune into parliamentlive.tv/Commons
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Whilst this Bill will go some way to correct the deep injustice of cruelty to animals in this country, there are many aspects of animal cruelty that this Bill does not address, such as pet theft and the right to keep family and pets together.
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I appreciate the kind concern and support of colleague MPs who have supported my #AnimalWelfare Sentencing Bill. To see who is speaking next in @HouseofCommons follow: commonsbusiness.parliament.u… #AnimalsDeserveJustice
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It’s great to be heading back to #WestDorset this evening after a very busy and eventful four days in #Westminster at @HouseofCommons I’m looking forward to constituency visits and meetings tomorrow; it’s always good to be home.
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I have just voted ‘Aye’ in the most important vote in a generation on behalf of #WestDorset. I have voted to deliver my election commitment and the democratic will of the UK, to leave the European Union @HouseofCommons Watch live from #Parliament parliamentlive.tv/Commons
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At today's Transport Select Committee meeting @CommonsTrans I challenged #IAG Chief Executive Willie Walsh on the proposed 12,000 @British_Airways redundancies. I also pushed on the question of changes to grievance and disciplinary procedures. Watch again: piped.video/fjiA8EOsBrE
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Some are asking ‘what PR stunt?’.... I think the link/tweet below covers it pretty well. This was it. Any recycling suggestions.... do let me know. And in case anyone is wondering, no, they weren’t proper poppies either, which makes it even more sick.
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Yesterday I spent a long day doing my bit as a guard, to help keep trains running for communities between Exeter-Salisbury. I keep faith in the power of negotiation, hoping the vital rail connection between #WestDorset and our capital city can get back to full service soon.
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“The idea, swallowed even by the likes of my Lib Dem opponent in West Dorset, that this strike is a response to SWR plans to remove guards from trains is a total misnomer.” In today’s @telegraph, the truth on why I chose to break the RMT’s rail strike: digitaledition.telegraph.co.…
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