a ban on elephant ivory

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The Issue

Under David Cameron the Conservatives had pledged – along with other UK political parties – to put into place a ban on ivory trading. This follows bans by China, the US and other important ivory trading countries to end domestic trades in ivory by the end of 2017.

But there is no mention of the ban in Theresa May’s Tory 2017 manifesto. Sneakily, the Tories have decided to DROP their previous commitment to introducing a total ban on ivory trade in Britain. This comes after heavy pressure from wealthy antiques traders who have been lobbying Teresa May hard to drop the ban on ivory.

On average, an elephant is killed every 15 minutes for its ivory and their population has fallen by almost a third in Africa since 2007.

this needs to stop and we can help make it happen sign today without delay, it's our human duty to protect the animals of this land after all they can't protect them self's 

Remember Prince William, is a vocal supporter of a total ban on ivory sales.

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Dean HughesPetition StarterI'm a Naturally caring and supportive person who believe There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up, everyone needs a little help, hope, love and someone who believes in them.

The Decision Makers

Theresa May MP
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party

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