Sentences with phrase «fox hunting»

The breed was created specifically for the purpose of fox hunting.

Not so popular these days as fox hunting isn't allowed.

Another choice was to vote for an amended bill that would allow fox hunting to continue under licence.

You'll look just as at home going shopping as getting ready for your next fox hunt.

They were a popular breed with the wealthy who enjoyed fox hunting.

Theresa May voted against the ban on fox hunting in 2005 and on previous occasions.

Back when Geo was popular — a two - week period in 1993 — one of its Isuzu - built models was offered stateside as a coupe, hatchback and bespoke shooting brake for fox hunting in the Home Counties.

The UK fox hunting ban has been enforced since February 2005.

Plus I believe the Tories promised a free vote on fox hunting in their last manifesto anyway (correct me if I'm wrong).

The Conservative party manifesto will include a commitment to repealing the ban on fox hunting with hounds, the Telegraph recently reported.

In addition to his church activities, John Russell was an avid fox hunter and a breeder of fox hunting dogs.

So instead we are left with this angry, class - ridden confusion in which we lash out at fox hunting because it's done by posh psychopaths and consider the image of a man fishing somehow idyllic.

By the 1700s, Beagles were used for fox hunting when it a popular sport.

When fox hunting became more of a sport the Lakeland Terrier was used for sporting events.

This option has been taken before - most notably over fox hunting - but to do so on a constitutional issue without cross-party support in the Commons could provoke consternation and outrage among large swathes of parliamentarians.

We're installing shiplap on that «safety wall,» and I envision a giant fox hunt painting on it.

Boxing Day also has traditions that include fox hunting and then getting a drink at a local pub.

[34] Kawczynski is a keen supporter of fox hunting [35] and advocates keeping the First Past the Post voting system.

The straw poll found 3,408 people (38 %) believe fox hunting should become legal, against 5,450 (62 %) who believe it should remain illegal.

The prime minister has pledged to call a Commons vote on scrapping the ban on fox hunting if she is re-elected.

A working breed Bred primarily for fox hunting since the first half...

There is no reason similar cases could not be won for any number of political or social sympathies — from supporting fox hunting to reading Batman comics.

BBC presenter Andrew Marr (left) was forced to apologise after falsely accusing the Prime Minister (right) of saying fox hunting is his favourite sport

Morton DaCosta, a former actor, had become a respected stage director in the fifties, and his direction of the film version expanded the play's visuals through elaborate crane shots, an excellent fox hunting sequence, and a marvelous stage show - captured from behind the curtain, with luminescent lighting and audience detail.

The American Foxhound is considered a dog of the Southeastern states, where fox hunting was considered a gentleman's sport.

Because U.S. fox hunting is continuing to grow, the MFHs have a natural concern for the fox supply.

Pursued today from coast to coast, the fox has been a favorite quarry for 200 years in the U.S., and the talk of the members, the elite of American fox hunting, was not a far cry from the 18th century.

This culminated in the September 2002 «Liberty and Livelihood» March through London, organised by the Countryside Alliance, when an estimated 400,000 people demonstrated in support of rural concerns, chief among which was keeping fox hunting.

Historically they didn't vote on issues which applied only to England but all of a sudden they're intending to vote against fox hunting in England.

In November 2004 the Commons decided to invoke the Parliament Act to ban fox hunting outright in England and Wales after weeks of legislative ping - pong between the two houses.

The development of modern fox hunting is believed to have arisen following the Restoration in 1660, and modelled on the royal sport of stag hunting.

The coalition's full programme for government has been published, with concessions on matters such as the Human Rights Act and fox hunting finally becoming clear.

The fear wasthat people would disobey and make the same monkey of the law we have seen withthe fox hunting.

While not a key issue for many, fox hunting certainly raises temperatures among some voters, and May's pledge to hold another vote on the issue irritated some.

In an interview recorded for the BBC's Andrew Marr Show to be broadcast on Sunday morning, May said that she had «not changed» her personal view on hunting and had «never fox hunted».

Hunting enthusiasts were disappointed when the promised free vote on fox hunting did not feature in the coalition's policy documents or the Queen's Speech.

At the time of the vote in 2004, however, 61 % supported Parliament's decision to outlaw fox hunting, while 30 % opposed it.

The debate came after a row over plans to change fox hunting laws in England and Wales, with a vote being axed after the SNP said it would oppose the move.

«In these circumstances, it is right and proper that we assert the Scottish interest on fox hunting by voting with Labour against the Tories» proposals to relax the ban - in the process, reminding an arrogant UK government of just how slender their majority is - just as we will vote against the Tory welfare cuts next week, and appeal to Labour to join us.»

TALK of resuming fox hunting is over for now after this idea was ditched by the UK's enfeebled Tory government last week.

Huston retooled the ending of his 1963 film The List of Adrian Messenger in order to shoot an extended fox hunt on his estate, a terrific set - piece in a strange film that recalls the horse - wrangling sequence of The Misfits.

In one, Lara bikes madly through London on a kind of two - wheeled fox hunt, dodging trucks and chased by cyclists; in another, she flees three muggers on the docks, leaping from boat to boat.

The mountainous Terrain of the Lake District made fox hunting difficult.

The inspiration for the Jack Russell came from a desire for the perfect fox hunting dog.

Despite its small size, this Terrier breed was originally used for fox hunting which gives you a hint about his levels of energy.

In mid-1800, which had an unmatched love of fox hunting Parson Jack Russell, Terriers was insufficient time for work — according to him, was very similar to the red - bodied seminal Fox Terriers was it difficult to find out who makes the dog.

«Pigeon shoots and fox hunts received her vigorous condemnation and led her to advocate laws for their prohibition.

The recorded history of the Welsh Terrier goes back to the 1500 ′ s. By the 1700 ′ s, it was customarily used with fox hunting packs in the northern part of Wales.

Fox hunts often carried Lakeland Terriers to use as the go - to - ground terrier to root the fox out of its lair.