Who Will Protect Our Pets Civil Liberties?

May 17, 2019 in News

I thought I'd seen it all - but today I read this article from the Echo. DNA swabbing for dogs? Whatever next!

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James Newport

Essex County Councillor for Rayleigh North, Rochford District Councillor for Downhall & Rawreth and Rayleigh Town Councillor for Sweyne.