Dr Neil Hudson MP has called for a review of fireworks legislation due to the impact they have on animals and vulnerable people.
At an event in parliament, Dr Hudson discussed how the law is “failing to protect those affected by the unpredictable and loud noise of fireworks and contributes to the unnecessary number of people” which is why they are calling on the Government to review the legislation.
Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border, said:
“As the only vet in the House of Commons I feel it is my duty to make sure the public are aware of the annual terror felt by animals and their owners on Guy Fawkes Night and other firework nights.
Pets such as dogs and cats often panic and become distressed and it can be detrimental to their health.
"Furthermore, other animals in rural areas like ours, such as horses and cows, have their flight behaviours kick in, and I have witnessed first-hand as a vet the awful injuries that they can suffer as they flee.
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