I FIND it shameful that ministers are set to drop plans to ban imports of fur and foie gras in new animal welfare legislation 'because of opposition within the Cabinet'.

The plans were set to be included in the new Animals Abroad Bill which aims to tackle animal cruelty and support conservation efforts in other countries.

Whether certain ministers have vested interests in these trades, I don’t know. Either way, it is deplorable and helping to perpetuate cruel, horrible practices.

Yet, sadly, this news is not at all surprising.

I am truly amazed that the Tories have not reintroduced fox hunting.