Harpenden MP meets Joanna Lumley to back trophy hunting ban

Victoria Collins sat down with the actress and members of the Ban Trophy Hunting team last week (July 31) to show her support for the "important cause".

The Absolutely Fabulous star has long advocated for a ban, describing trophy hunters as the "lowest of the low" in a 2023 interview.

The campaign is supported by a number of parliamentarians and public figures, calling for the government to implement a full ban on the controversial practice of trophy hunting.

They also demand that the UK lead the way in negotiating a global ban of the practice.

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Defenders of trophy hunting argue that it is a 'sport', with hunting trips remaining popular with sections of the population.

Ms Collins was elected as a Liberal Democrat MP at last month's General Election.

Liberal Democrat party leader Ed Davey has also showed support for the campaign, saying that "trophy hunting should be banned across the world".

The Labour party included a ban on the practice in its manifesto, but is yet to bring legislation forward to Parliament.

Since being elected, Ms Collins has written to water companies over the sewage in the River Ver and used her maiden speech to hail the "rich tapestry" of her constituency.