Animals Count is a UK political party for people and animals, established in December 2006. In 2008, 2009 and 2010 Animals Count contested elections. We received 13,201 votes in the Eastern region of England during the June 2009 EU elections, and we received more national media coverage in 2010 than most other small political parties.
While concern for animals is a mainstream priority, this is poorly reflected in the policies of most UK political parties. Often, animal protection ends up at the bottom of the political agenda, with politicians paying only lip service to animal welfare. Meanwhile, millions of animals continue to suffer in unacceptable conditions. Poor treatment of animals reflects badly on society and can also increase risks to human health e.g. BSE, E.coli and bird flu.
Supporting Animals Count will show politicians in other parties that the British public does care about animal issues. This will influence their policies and actions. Electing candidates from the main parties is a wasted opportunity for the animals, and people will not notice any real difference to their day to day lives, whichever main party wins. A vote for Animals Count is a vote for justice for everyone!
Animals Count today held its fifth political Party conference in London and the Committee of National Officers was re-elected:
Leader: Vanessa Hudson
Treasurer: Louise Cobham
Nominating Officer: Richard Deboo
Jon Homan becomes responsible for Party membership and Andrew Knight, PhD, CertAW, MRCVS, FOCAE remains as a spokesperson.
Animals Count looks forward to the year ahead and preparing for the 2014 [...]
European Commission Urges Member States to Implement Ban on Hen Cages or Risk Facing Legal Action
Animals Count is heartened by the news that the the European Commission this week once again urged Member States to implement a ban on un-enriched cages for laying hens, which enters into force on 1st January 2012, and [...]
Animals Count is deeply saddened to see that Home Office statistics released this week show an increase in the number of scientific procedures carried out on animals in 2010. The number has continued to rise over the past 10 years with 2010 seeing a million more animals used than in 2000.
Overall usage in 2010 was [...]
It’s with great pleasure that Animals Count can announce our official endorsement of Nick Colbourne, Labour and Co-operative Party Candidate for Montgomeryshire in the Welsh Assembly Elections, which take place on the 5th May 2011.
We recognise Nick as an ethical candidate with shared values and our endorsement is an unprecedented event in Welsh politics.
Nick has [...]