RJ Hamster
I’m standing for Scottish Parliament…as a Gannet
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I’m standing for Scottish Parliament…as a Gannet
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This probably isn’t an email you were expecting to receive today, and it’s not one I ever thought I’d be writing. But here we are.
I’m standing in the Scottish elections as a giant Gannet. Yes, really. I’m officially in the running to become a Member of Scottish Parliament.
Why? To force one issue out of the shadows and into the political spotlight: the Guga hunt.
Here’s where you come in.
We’ve created a simple e-letter you can send to every party standing in the election, with one clear demand: commit to ending the Guga hunt in the next parliamentary term.
It takes less than a minute to send, but it pushes this issue onto politicians’ radars at an absolutely critical moment.
Right now is a rare opportunity. With the elections approaching on May 7th, parties are deciding what they stand for. They are especially sensitive to public opinion – and paying close attention to what voters care about. So let’s make sure they know this matters.
Every autumn, Gannet chicks are snatched from their nests and bludgeoned to death for nothing more than a tradition. That clearly shouldn’t be happening, especially not in the middle of a biodiversity crisis.
And the public agrees – polling shows the vast majority of people in Scotland want it to end. Yet it continues because of a narrow legal exemption under Section 16 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981).
That’s what this campaign is about: removing that loophole and finally ending the UK’s last seabird hunt.
That’s why I’m doing something a bit different. Yes, walking around Edinburgh in a giant bird costume has felt ridiculous at times. But if that’s what it takes to get people talking about protecting Gannets, then that’s what I’ll do.
So please take one minute to send the e-letter and ask every party to commit to ending the Guga hunt.
If enough of us do this, they simply won’t be able to ignore it. So please, add your name now.
We do things differently at Protect the Wild.
We’re not afraid to try everything in the fight for British wildlife — from undercover investigations and viral animations, to protests, hard-hitting reports, political lobbying, and even standing for public office.
We believe in doing what others won’t. In trying what hasn’t been tried. And in saying things exactly as they are.
And we’re powered entirely by you.
We don’t rely on big donors or hidden backers. Our strength comes from thousands of ordinary people giving a few pounds a month — and together, that becomes unstoppable.
Right now, our goal is 200 new monthly supporters.
We’re already at 46 in just the first week of this month.
If you believe in what we’re building and want to be part of one of the fastest-growing animal protection movements in the UK, please consider joining us and chipping in a few pounds a month.
Thank you for standing with us.
