Article 62KGB Liz Truss has refused to enshrine animal welfare in trade deals, says minister

Liz Truss has refused to enshrine animal welfare in trade deals, says minister

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Helena Horton Environment reporter
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George Eustice says rival Rishi Sunak has made clear there will be no compromise on welfare standards

Liz Truss has refused to recognise the importance of animal welfare in post-Brexit trade deals, the environment secretary has said.

George Eustice was speaking at the Conservative Environment Network Tory leadership hustings on behalf of Rishi Sunak, and said he faced challenges" in trying to get Truss to enshrine animal welfare in trade deals.

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