MPs sound alarm over 'very serious risk' of new pandemic from animal fur trade

Over 40 MPs and peers have expressed concerns about the public health risks posed by the trade in real fur, citing the presence of viruses on Chinese fur farms that could potentially spread to humans. The politicians have warned that fur farm practices, including outbreaks of bird flu on European fur farms, could lead to future pandemics. Despite promises from both the Conservatives and Labour to ban fur imports and sales, little action has been taken, with the Tories dropping plans under Boris Johnson’s leadership and Labour failing to fulfill their pre-election pledge.

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