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Open Remove VAT on all veterinary care services & fund new support for vet services

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Remove VAT on all veterinary care services. Increase funding for veterinary services, including means-tested support for low-income pet owners struggling with veterinary bills, funding for registered rescues, and subsidised neutering to cut unwanted litters and long-term rescue intake.

We would like this new funding to go towards a government-backed pet insurance, per-cat hardship intake financial support, and incentives for vets to aid rescues.

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