Snares - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

Motion text

That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to ban the use of snares in England and is heartened that the governments of Wales and Scotland have already successfully implemented such a ban; notes that a 2016 motion calling for a ban on snares was passed unanimously, and further, that a 2023 parliamentary debate on snares was triggered after more than 100,000 people signed a government petition; understands that many conservation land owners, such as The Woodland Trust, RSPB and Wildlife Trusts do not use snares on welfare grounds; further notes that many organisations including the British Veterinary Association, the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission, the RSPCA, Dog’s Trust, Cats Protection and Badger Trust support a ban on snares on the grounds of animal welfare; acknowledges that snares are notoriously indiscriminate, catching, injuring and killing non-target animals, such as badgers, cats, dogs and deer, as well as causing pain and suffering to wild animals; and, in light of YouGov polling in 2025 demonstrating that 71% of those who live in England believe that the use of snares should be made illegal in the country, calls on the Government to bring in a ban on the sale, possession and use of all snares without delay.

Signatures (84)

Supporters (84)
Withdrawn signatures (0)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

27 January 2025

Newport West and Islwyn

Foy, Mary Kelly

28 January 2025

Duncan-Jordan, Neil

28 January 2025

3 February 2025

Bristol Central

3 February 2025

North Herefordshire

McDonnell, John

3 February 2025

Hayes and Harlington

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

4 February 2025

Brighton Pavilion

5 February 2025

Sheffield Hallam

Liberal Democrat

6 February 2025

Morello, Edward

Liberal Democrat

24 February 2025

Beavers, Lorraine

24 February 2025

Blackpool North and Fleetwood

24 February 2025

Jarrow and Gateshead East

Witherden, Steve

24 February 2025

Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr

Liberal Democrat

24 February 2025

Mid Dorset and North Poole

Pinkerton, Dr Al

Liberal Democrat

Maskell, Rachael

Liberal Democrat

Liverpool West Derby

Democratic Unionist Party

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Chesham and Amersham

McAllister, Douglas

West Dunbartonshire

Liberal Democrat

South Cotswolds

Liberal Democrat

Sutton and Cheam

Leicester South

Bennett, Alison

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Westmorland and Lonsdale

Liberal Democrat

Collins, Victoria

Liberal Democrat

Harpenden and Berkhamsted

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Epsom and Ewell

Liberal Democrat

Honiton and Sidmouth

Chambers, Dr Danny

Liberal Democrat

Ceredigion Preseli

Saville Roberts, Liz

Dwyfor Meirionnydd

Lancaster and Wyre

Liberal Democrat

Didcot and Wantage

Liberal Democrat

Thomas, Cameron

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Aquarone, Steff

Liberal Democrat

Wrigley, Martin

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Liberal Democrat

Melksham and Devizes

Liberal Democrat

Harrogate and Knaresborough

Yasin, Mohammad

Liberal Democrat

North Shropshire

Voaden, Caroline

Liberal Democrat

Lewell-Buck, Mrs Emma

Long Bailey, Rebecca

Al-Hassan, Sadik

Liberal Democrat

South West Norfolk

Liberal Democrat

Harding, Monica

Liberal Democrat

Esher and Walton

Liberal Democrat

Thornbury and Yate

Derbyshire Dales

Perteghella, Manuela

Liberal Democrat

Stratford-on-Avon

Rosindell, Andrew

Liberal Democrat

Reynolds, Mr Joshua

Liberal Democrat

Campbell, Irene

North Ayrshire and Arran

Eastwood, Sorcha

Scottish National Party

Liberal Democrat

Forster, Mr Will

Liberal Democrat

Ribeiro-Addy, Bell

Clapham and Brixton Hill

Liberal Democrat

North East Hampshire

Chamberlain, Wendy

Liberal Democrat

North East Fife

Stringer, Graham

Blackley and Middleton South

Liberal Democrat

Wells and Mendip Hills

Social Democratic & Labour Party

Belfast South and Mid Down

Leadbitter, Graham

Scottish National Party

Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Heylings, Pippa

Liberal Democrat

South Cambridgeshire

Liberal Democrat

Dorking and Horley

Liberal Democrat

MacCleary, James

Liberal Democrat

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.