Friday, September 26, 2025
How can we best speak for other animals in our anthropocentric human political systems? How can other animals' rights and interests be represented in local as well as national government? Jane Smith of the Animal Welfare Party – the UK's first elected animal rights councillor – discusses her experiences of speaking for other animals in local government and in parliamentary elections. Prof. Andrew Knight has also been a parliamentary candidate for the Animal Welfare Party. He provides brief insights into campaigning for animals within politics, and tips for media interviews. 09 Feb. 2022.