Labour pressured to ban foie gras imports in UK

Labour faces pressure to fulfill its promise to ban foie gras imports after a new poll shows 76% of the public supports the ban. Currently, it is illegal to produce foie gras in the UK due to animal welfare concerns. The poll indicates that 43% of respondents do not trust the government to protect animals. Conservative MP Sir Roger Gale and former animal welfare minister Lord Goldsmith have urged Labour to act on its commitment to ban imports. Environment Secretary Steve Reed previously stated that Labour would ban foie gras imports, citing the force-feeding of ducks and geese. Campaigners are concerned about the lack of progress on this issue since the promise was made.