CALLS have been made for the rural community to “take action for hunting” by lobbying MPs and demonstrating that the sport is a “well-regulated activity” – following the Labour party's pledge for a full ban.
MP Steve Reed, the shadow secretary of state for environment, food, and rural affairs, told that there are “loopholes” in the current legislation, and a ban on trail and drag hunting “is something we'll do in the first term of a Labour government”. Mr Reed said polls show three quarters of rural voters support a ban. It is likely a general election will be held this year.