HOW can David Cameron hope to better people’s lot when he can’t even curb the barbaric practices of meat farmers?

Long distance transport is one of the greatest crimes of animal cruelty today. The Government should pass a strict new law banning this despicable practice altogether.

To think of poor sheep, pigs and cattle being transported by road and sea for days on end makes me furious.

If we really must transport live animals, let us ensure they have adequate leg room, fresh air, food and refreshment.

A little compassion for sentient farm animals (which feel the same pain and suffering we do) would not go amiss.

Great Britain should be a land of hope and glory for every part of God’s creation.

Aled Jones, Bridlington.