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- Esther McVey, a former Cabinet minister, proposed a bill in Parliament to require labeling of halal and kosher meat.
- She argues consumers unknowingly buy meat from animals that may have suffered during slaughter.
- McVey criticizes Labour Party's animal welfare strategy for neglecting humane slaughter and labeling.
- The bill would require labeling without banning religious slaughter and has drawn cross-party support.
