Almost 28,000 people have signed The Independent’s online petition calling for the Government to ban wild animals from circuses, days ahead of a crucial Commons vote.
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The Independent is hoping that 30,000 people will put their name to the petition by Thursday afternoon, when MPs decide whether to direct the Coalition to bring in the ban.
On Friday The Independent will be publishing the division list showing the voting.
To sign The Independent’s petition, visit independent.co.uk/circusanimals
For MP’s contact details, visit parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/
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