AN angry MP has queued through the night to table a bill to raise concerns about an animal cruelty case.

Anna Turley, who represents Redcar, queued from 2am on Monday morning until a Parliamentary office opened at 10am to table her Private Members Bill, which urges tougher sentences for people who abuse animals.

It was in response to Redcar brothers Andrew and Daniel Frankish avoiding jail after appearing in court for horrifically abusing their pet bulldog, Baby .

In March, the brothers were sentenced to 21 weeks in prison, suspended for two years, and a tagged curfew for six months.

Launching her bid to implement the ten-minute rule, which gives backbenchers an opportunity to bring forward draft legislation for debate, said: “All abuse of animals is completely unacceptable but the abhorrent acts committed by the Frankish brothers were especially cruel and the fact that they have escaped prison is very concerning.

"There is widespread disbelief at the leniency of the sentencing in this case and I fear it will persuade other animal abusers that the law is on their side.

"Currently, people who commit animal cruelty can face up to six months in prison, a fine and be banned from keeping animals for life. However the fact the Frankish brothers escaped prison despite the severity of their crimes, it is clear the current sentencing guidelines are not strong enough.

"I queued up through the night to secure this bill to bring it before Parliament and will be working with the RSPCA and other campaigners because we cannot let other abusers get away with mistreating their animals as Baby was."