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Anti-badger cull campaigners say Government 'has broken manifesto promises'

Groups launch legal challenges saying Government has broken manifesto promises to end badger cull

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
A group of anti-cull campaigners have launched a legal challenge on UK Government
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A group of anti-cull campaigners have launched a legal challenge on UK Government

Animal rights campaigners are stepping up their efforts to block the badger cull by launching a two-pronged offensive against the Government via a UK and European legal challenge. The Badger Trust and...

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