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Rock star Rod Stewart called trophy hunting “savagely cruel and senseless” adding that it was “time to stand up for animals”.
The singer, 78, has joined a host of celebrities, including Liam Gallagher and Succession star Brian Cox, who are backing the Mirror’s campaign to outlaw the vile hobby and to ban hunters from bringing their sick souvenirs back to Britain.
He also urged MPs to attend Friday’s crucial vote on a law change, especially as only 28 have so far confirmed they will be.
Rod said: “We are in danger of losing some of the world’s most magnificent wildlife because of the selfishness of ‘trophy’ hunters.
"How can this so-called sport be considered a pleasure or even fair when the opposition is unarmed?”
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Rocker Rod Stewart is backing the Mirror's campaign (PA)
Liam Gallagher branded trophy hunters 'spoilt brats' (Getty Images)Oasis frontman Liam, 50, said: “Trophy hunters are spoilt little brats; haven’t they got enough toys to play with.
"They’re wiping out wildlife. Soon there will be nothing left for them to kill. How are we going to explain that to future generations? Let’s get it banned.”
Acclaimed actor Brian, 76, added: “Everywhere you look, wildlife is on the brink.
Brian Cox from Succession wants trophy hunting banned (PA)"The last thing endangered animals need is for British people to be shooting them in large numbers for ‘sport’. It’s utterly insane and we need to stop it now. “
A ban on UK hunters bringing home “trophy” kills has been promised by the Government since 2019.
Chris Tarrant called trophy hunting a “disgraceful trade”, while fellow TV presenter Angela Rippon called on MPs to delay returning to their constituencies to take part in the vote.
Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes, 60, added: “It is unfathomable to me to think that anyone would want to mindlessly kill a beautiful, majestic, wild animal just for some sadly misguided personal glory. It is cruel, cowardly and shameful.”
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A ban on British hunters bringing home sick ‘trophies’ of animals they’ve killed for fun has been promised by the government since 2019.
It was in Labour’s election manifesto. It’s backed by MPs of EVERY party.
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On Friday, MPs finally get to vote on it. But only 28 MPs say they’re coming.
This means a vote would be invalid - and the ban will fail. Just because not enough MPs could be bothered to turn up.
Over 8 out of 10 voters say their MP must come and vote for it, according to a new poll.
We’ve been waiting 3 years for this bill. Tell your MP to come to the Commons – and stop British hunters killing lions and elephants for kicks.
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