The Hunting Act Is At The Core Of Conservative Values   In a conference speech following the last general election, David Cameron, as Prime Minister, spoke about the journey to a modern, compassionate Conservative Party. The British people, he said, are decent, sensible, and reasonable, and it was those values that saw the Conservative [...]

Theresa May backs away from vote on legalising fox hunting The new Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom has said she wants to repeal the hunting ban Jon Stone, Ashley Cowburn @joncstone Friday 15 July 201662 comments 11K   Downing Street suggested repealing the ban was not a priority. The Government is unlikely to try and lift [...]

Sir Ranulph Fiennes pleads with Theresa May: ‘Don’t bring back cruel fox hunting’   ONE of Britain’s greatest living heroes is calling on Theresa May not to bring back the spectre of fox hunting. By STUART WINTER PUBLISHED: 20:29, Thu, Jul 14, 2016 | UPDATED: 20:44, Thu, Jul 14, 2016   Sir Ranulph Fiennes has [...]

Andrea Leadsom angers Tory animal lovers with hopes to hold vote over hunting ban  ANDREA LEADSOM’S dreams of moving into Downing Street are taking a mauling after she incurred the wrath of the Tories’ formidable Blue Foxes. By STUART WINTER PUBLISHED: 16:11, Fri, Jul 8, 2016 | UPDATED: 16:34, Fri, Jul 8, 2016   Mrs [...]

One of the contenders to be the next Conservative leader has said she wants to lift the ban on fox hunting, suggesting that to do so could improve animal welfare.  Andrea Leadsom, who would automatically become the Prime Minister if elected by the Tories’ 150,000 members, said a “proper licensed regime” could be brought in [...]