The Economic Benefits of Veganism: A Conservative Perspective Monday, 15 April, 2024 In recent years, veganism has gained significant traction as a lifestyle choice, with more individuals opting for plant-based diets for health, environmental, and ethical reasons. While traditionally associated with liberal ideologies, the economic benefits of veganism are increasingly becoming apparent, even from a conservative standpoint. This article delves into how veganism can positively... Articles
Shark Fins Act passes into law 29th June 2023 Vegan Conservatives welcome the passing into law of the Shark Fins Act, which further strengthens existing legislation to support shark conservation, by banning... Articles
Theresa Villiers: we must deliver on 2019 animal welfare commitments 30th May 2023 Theresa Villiers MP, the Conservative MP for Chipping Barnet and a former Defra Secretary (2019-20), has written in the PoliticsHome magazine to urge the... Articles
Vegan Conservatives welcome ivory ban extension 23rd May 2023 The Vegan Conservatives have welcomed news this morning that the Government plans to extend the ivory ban to include more species: hippos, walruses, orcas... Articles
Defra likely to ban dairy-ish names 16th May 2023 Defra is considering guidance to ban vegan food manufacturers from using names like 'Mylk', 'Sheese' and 'B+tter' on their products. The move is likely to cost... Articles
Conservatives invest £12m in sustainable protein 13th April 2023 The UK Government has funded a new £12m cellular meat research centre, run by the University of Bath. The move, which Vegan Conservatives and others have been... Articles
Sustainable protein investment up 24% in Europe 17th February 2023 New figures by the Good Food Institute show that sustainable protein companies in Europe raised €579m in 2022, an increase of nearly 24% on 2021. Of that, the... Articles
SNP condemned over massive salmon deaths 20th January 2023 Scottish Conservatives have joined Labour and the Greens to demand an inquiry into the staggering number of deaths at Scotland's salmon farms last year... Articles
Edinburgh is first UK city to sign Plant Based Treaty 17th January 2023 Edinburgh has become the first British city - and the first in Europe - to endorse the Plant Based Treaty. It follows Haywards Heath Town Council leading the... Articles
Cell-based meat to be sold at butcher's for the first time 9th December 2022 It's the break-through that cultured meat investors have been waiting for for years - cell-based meat will be sold at a butcher's shop in for the first time... Articles
Rishi Sunak Announces National Service Policy 21st August 2024 Only the Conservatives will take the bold action needed to give young people the opportunities they deserve National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
