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Hounds and trail hunters descend on Westminster to fight for future of beloved sport

The Government has announced plans to end trail hunting as part of its Animal Welfare Strategy. However, the countryside has hit back and said it will never let the sounds of hounds die

Chris Brayford
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"Trail hunting is my world, it is my job, it is where I live, it is what I do, and it is what I love. It is such a shame that the Labour Party and Sir Keir Starmer have such a problem with the countryside rather than trial hunting." (British Hound Sports Association)
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"Trail hunting is my world, it is my job, it is where I live, it is what I do, and it is what I love. It is such a shame that the Labour Party and Sir Keir Starmer have such a problem with the countryside rather than trial hunting." (British Hound Sports Association)

The Government has been urged to rethink its position on trail hunting after campaigners brought the sights and sounds of hounds to the gates of 10 Downing Street in a show of strength that the countryside...

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