Neil Hudson: To level up rural areas, we must rewild them

While we know it delivers good outcomes for biodiversity, the benefits for farmers, communities and the local economy have been less well-documented.

Snap guide to this session’s Government legislation 10) Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill

Our introduction to: what each Bill is, the politics of it, who’s responsible, arguments for and against – and a controversy rating out of ten.

Why it’s right to make animal abduction a specific offence. And here’s what else should be done.

Updated info, better data sharing, due diligence from prospective owners – all would make a difference.

Snap guide to this session’s Government legislation 6) Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill

Our introduction to: what each Bill is, the politics of it, who’s responsible, arguments for and against – and a controversy rating out of ten.

Henry Smith and Christian Wakeford: The Government would be right to ban fur imports to the UK

The industry’s claims, whether on animal welfare or economic value, simply do not stack up, and public support for action is strong.

Stanley Johnson and Eduardo Goncalves: The ban on trophy hunting must happen – and the legislation be fit for purpose

Ministers run the very serious risk of under-estimating the strength of feeling among Conservative voters on this issue.

European football. Who needs an elephant when one has Bob Blackman?

“2-0 England is my prediction by the way”, he said in an e-mail received by ConservativeHome at 7.53am yesterday morning.

Frank Zilberkweit: Say no to the wardrobe police – the damaging impact of banning natural fur

It would lead to thousands of job losses and closed businesses in the UK, among other damaging consequences.

Mario Laghos: Covid reminds us of the dangers of depending on others. We would be mad to do so again – with food.

The proposed Australian trade deal risks bankrupting our farmers. The competition is unfair, their standards lower – and our consumer gain minimal.

Gareth Johnson: We must overhaul the way animal cruelty is investigated and prosecuted

A better division of labour between the CPS and RSPCA would help to ensure that increasingly sophisticated criminal gangs face justice.

Ian Michler: A crucial moment in the campaign against lions being bred for slaughter

I felt a rush of mixed emotions, including disbelief. But then came the realisation that Creecy’s announcement was a significant shift in thinking.

Sorry, Matthew, but there’s a Centre Party already – Johnson’s Conservatives

The centre isn’t where he or ConservativeHome or anyone else wants it to be. It’s where it is – “Far From Notting Hill”.

Lord Ashcroft: My campaign against captive lion breeding in South Africa scores a success. Its government agrees to a ban.

There is still a long way to go. I have no doubt that further battles lie ahead. But today’s news is an important step in the right direction.

Selina Seesunkur: Dog theft needs to be taken seriously

It should be made a specific criminal offence. Our pets are not the same as a replaceable object.

Andrea Jenkyns: Global Britain can lead the way on farm animal welfare standards

We must use our new freedoms to tackle agricultural practices which conflict with the values of the British people.