Sarah Champion MP’s ‘Cruelty Free Christmas’ campaign

Sarah Champion, Member of Parliament for Rotherham, pushed the Government on how it would translate its commitment to end animal testing into tangible action.

For many years, Sarah has advocated for stronger animal welfare protections. This Christmas, she has turned her attention to ending animal testing for good. The Government has committed to phasing out animal testing, though there is not yet a clear timeline of when this will happen [1].

In a question to the Leader of the House, Sarah Champion MP requested a debate on the phase-out of animal testing. [2]

She argued that a successful phase out would require effective coordination across government departments, meaningful engagement with civil society, and stronger international collaboration to keep pace with global progress.

Commentating, Sarah said:

Our current research system is barbaric and unnecessary. Ending animal testing is widely supported by the public and is critical for advancing scientific innovation.

As the MP for Rotherham, I know that animal welfare is close to the heart of many constituents and is something I am often contacted about.

Like them, I demand the end of animal testing. The Government needs to present ambitious timelines to phase it out for good and to help the UK keep pace with global progress.

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

[1] Sarah Champion’s Written Parliamentary Question asking the Government to publish a timetable by Christmas 2024 for phasing out animal testing  https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-09-04/4212

[2] See Sarah Champion’s question to the Leader of the House, here at 10:52 am at https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/a0ff5009-cda5-4af7-9ef2-78c55aff546f