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Hunting Supporters Rally Amid Controversy Over Proposed Ban

12/28/2025

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Hundreds of hunting supporters gathered in Tiverton for the annual Boxing Day meet, defying opposition from local council and animal rights activists.
Television presenter Chris Packham criticized the event as “ethically and morally bankrupt.”
The Countryside Alliance defended trail hunting, saying it contributes over £100 million to the rural economy.
Labour's proposed ban on trail hunting has sparked backlash from rural communities, with a public consultation scheduled for early 2026.

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Hundreds of hunting supporters gathered in Tiverton for the annual Boxing Day meet, defying opposition from local council and animal rights activists.
Television presenter Chris Packham criticized the event as “ethically and morally bankrupt.”
The Countryside Alliance defended trail hunting, saying it contributes over £100 million to the rural economy.
Labour's proposed ban on trail hunting has sparked backlash from rural communities, with a public consultation scheduled for early 2026.