Labour abandons foie gras and fur import bans for EU trade deal

Labour has decided to abandon its commitments to ban foie gras and fur imports to facilitate a trade deal with the EU, disappointing animal welfare charities. The government will form a working group to review the fur industry despite 97% of consultation respondents opposing fur imports. Ministers prioritize economic gains over animal welfare commitments made during the last election.

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