Brian May resigns from a significant position, stating he had no other choice.

Sir Brian May, the legendary guitarist of the band Queen, recently made a shocking announcement that he will be resigning from his position as vice president of the RSPCA. In an emotional letter addressed to the Board and Trustees of the UK's largest animal charity, he shared the painful decision he had to make due to recent revelations about the conditions in some farms.

Having been in the role since 2012, Sir Brian has been a passionate advocate for animal welfare rights and his resignation comes as a surprise to many. In his statement, he described it as a "sad day" but explained that the recent reports of animal mistreatment and abuse in farms under the RSPCA Assured scheme have forced him to take this step. He posted his resignation letter on Instagram, expressing his heartbreak and the difficulty of his decision.

He further elaborated that while he acknowledges the great work done by the RSPCA, he could no longer turn a blind eye to the evidence of poor animal welfare standards and legal breaches in the Assured farms. He also mentioned an open letter signed by celebrities such as Ricky Gervais and Joanna Lumley, urging the charity to drop the Assured scheme as it is misleading for consumers.

Sir Brian's decision comes after a report by Animal Rising that shed light on the charity's shortcomings regarding animal welfare. The report revealed that many farms failed to meet the RSPCA criteria and even fell below legal standards, with instances of filthy conditions, extreme stress and pain, and outright abuse of animals. This was a heartbreaking revelation for Sir Brian, who has been a long-time animal rights advocate.

He expressed his disappointment in the RSPCA's response to these allegations, stating that their actions have sacrificed their integrity. He believes that the only acceptable course of action would have been to dismantle the Assured scheme completely, but the charity has instead chosen to defend their position.

Despite his resignation, Sir Brian hopes that the RSPCA and his own charity, Save-Me Trust, can continue to work together in the future to fight against animal abuse. He ended his statement by acknowledging the wonderful work done by the RSPCA and expressing his sadness at having to withdraw his support.

The Agency reached out to the RSPCA for comment but has not received a response yet. It's truly a sad day for Sir Brian, who has been a dedicated vice president for over 12 years, but his decision highlights the importance of holding organizations accountable for their actions and standing up for animal welfare.

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