Explaining that Jordan was forced to leave Jasmine with his parentsMr Rosindell said: “It didn’t matter that Jasmine was a placid dog, or that Jordan was a responsible owner.”
If successful, the law would apply to both rented and temporary accommodation, with two exceptions - for medical/religious reasons and unsuitable accommodation - outlined in the draft bill.
There was a wider discussion about pets in the age of lockdown, featuring panellists Anna Webb (broadcaster), Gabby Kuehn (founder of Pets Are Always Welcome (PAAW) House) and Rachel Cunliffe (The New Statesman).
The bill was also scrutinised by three experts - Dr Elizabeth Ormerod (the Society for Companion Animal Studies), Sarah Dixon (the FOAL Group) and Peter Laurie (Battersea).
Carrie Symond s dog Dilyn has been accused of unleashing havoc at Chequers
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In lockdown, pets have been a lifeline with dogs in particular serving as furry saviours of our sanity. Except, however, when they start driving a wedge between their human counterparts – a crime for which Dilyn, the Prime Minister’s rescue dog, is reportedly guilty. The three-year-old Jack Russell cross is accused of unleashed havoc at Chequers, chewing “priceless books and furniture” and marking his territory on valuable antiques, resulting in a bill of more than £1,000 for Boris Johnson.
The fallout has been more than financial: tales of Dilyn’s indiscretions – including allegedly cocking a leg on a minister during an important foreign affairs meeting – have made it to public consciousness in an attempt, it has been claimed, by disgruntled aides to discredit Carrie Symonds who sees the mutt as her pride and joy. But what can you do when dogs start causing
Even when it is snowing, it is important dogs are still taken out for walks for exercise.
But in the cold weather, dog owners should take extra steps to make sure their beloved four-legged friends are safe and protected.
Regarding the topic of walking dogs in the winter, Dr Karlien Heyrman, the Head of Pets at Home, said that dog owners can still make walks fun “by preparing in advance”.
Dr Heyrman said: “Dogs need to be walked regardless of the weather or whether it’s dark outside, but winter walks can still be made enjoyable by preparing in advance.
Our readers have given a phenomenal £375,000 – in just three days – to help lockdown pupils.
And now insurance giant Direct Line has added £125,000 and technology firm Peak Scientific £250,000.
Further companies are rushing to offer second-hand laptops – a crucial element of the Mail Force crusade.
The Computers for Kids campaign was launched to help children who are unable to follow online lessons.
Insurance giant Direct Line has added £125,000 and technology firm Peak Scientific £250,000. Pictured: Chief executive of Direct Line, Penny James
With classrooms shut until possibly Easter, and a third of families saying they do not have enough devices, countless youngsters are falling behind with their studies. We are raising money for Mail Force, the charity set up last year to tackle PPE shortages in the NHS. Mail Force is committed to getting laptops to schoolchildren fast.