
Robert Jenrick
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Reform UK’s Shadow Chancellor & Member of Parliament for Newark 🇬🇧
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RESCUED: Marcello the Parsons Terrier, who almost died this week after crazy laws stopped him being rescued for two days. Stephen Smith from Bleasby, Newark was walking his two dogs on Monday when they both ran off. One came back, but Marcello had found his way into a badger sett. Stephen could hear him barking from the sett but couldn't reach him. Seeking help from the fire brigade and others he discovered it could be a CRIME to dig the poor pup out. Apparently, he needed a special license from Natural England (a government quango) to even attempt a rescue. He applied to the body but was getting nowhere – hearing literally nothing as his dog was trapped. Thankfully, he got in touch with me. My office was straight onto them, and finally they answered. Once the emergency license was approved, Notts Fire & Rescue, supervised by the police, could finally go in to save him. They were absolutely brilliant, as you can see from the video! Poor Marcello had been there for 48 hours without water, food, or light, but he was OK. I'm so glad Marcello is home and happy, but these laws seem mad to me. I'm going to try to lay an amendment to the Badger Act in Parliament in the Autumn to make clear that the Fire Brigade can save dogs and pets if they ever get trapped underground. Perhaps we can call it Marcello's Law!
Robert Jenrick439,858 次观看 • 2 个月前