Labour under pressure over animal-welfare and farming policies – from badger culls to sewage

Badger cull U-turn and lack of promises on factory farming, water pollution and wildlife support all prompt questions

The Independent
Cruel puppy smuggling gangs ‘hiring swanky Airbnb homes’ to trick buyers

Airbnb says there is no evidence to support the RSPCA’s claims

The Independent
MPs vote down Labour attempt to revive animal welfare bill

Motion to bring back legislation on puppy smuggling and live exports that was part of Tory manifesto rejected in Commons

The Guardian
Puppy smuggling crackdown and live exports ban dropped in major government U-turn

Rishi Sunak accused of breaking promises in Tory manifesto and leadership election

The Independent