Campaigners stop truck of ‘exhausted calves’ amid calls for live export reform

Charities and government officials intervene at Ramsgate port in Kent to prevent animals' journey time exceeding legal limits

Animal welfare charities have backed calls by the RSPCA to substantially reduce journey times for live exports as the government considers a ban on the practice after Brexit.

The RSPCA has appealed to the EU Commission after a lorry was stopped at a UK port by the charity along with other campaigners and government officials on 10 January.