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New livestock worrying legislation passes committee stage

Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth said she was delighted that the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Amendment Bill has passed the committee stage

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Ms Brandreth said: "I have heard first-hand from farmers in Chester South and Eddisbury who have suffered heartbreaking losses. This Bill is for them 鈥� and for every farmer who has had to endure the emotional and financial toll of livestock attacks."
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Ms Brandreth said: "I have heard first-hand from farmers in Chester South and Eddisbury who have suffered heartbreaking losses. This Bill is for them 鈥� and for every farmer who has had to endure the emotional and financial toll of livestock attacks."

Legislation which could increase police powers to investigate livestock worrying in farming and rural communities is a step closer to fruition after receiving cross-party support in Parliament. Aphra...

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