Actress and animal rights advocate Joanna Lumley has joined comedian Ricky Gervais in urging the UK Labour Party to prioritize the implementation of a vital animal cruelty law. Both celebrities are calling for Labour to introduce legislation that would ban the importation of hunting trophies, a measure designed to prevent endangered species from being killed for sport and their remains brought into the country.
The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill, which would stop the import of trophies from threatened species, has long been a point of contention. Despite widespread public support and cross-party backing, the bill has yet to become law. Lumley and Gervais, both well-known for their passionate defense of animal rights, are calling on Labour to follow through on their commitment to pass the bill.
In a joint statement, Lumley emphasized the importance of protecting endangered species and stopping the senseless slaughter for sport. She stated that the UK has a moral duty to lead the fight against animal cruelty and that Labour must ensure this legislation passes without delay. Gervais echoed her sentiment, adding that it’s outrageous that such acts of cruelty are still being supported in the modern world.
Their involvement in the campaign underscores the urgency of the issue, as conservationists and animal rights groups continue to push for the bill to become law.
