Sentences with word «foxhunting»

Clashes took place at hunt in Suffolk after speculation Theresa May might abandon pledge for free vote on foxhunting ban

Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader, repeatedly criticised the prime minister for saying she was in favour of foxhunting during the election campaign.

The Government is to shelve a promised vote on repealing the ban on foxhunting until 2012 at the earliest, in a move likely to dismay countryside campaigners as they attempt to set out for Boxing Day meetings.

PM will reportedly abandon election manifesto pledge to give MPs free vote on whether to overturn foxhunting ban

Traditional foxhunting with dogs is illegal across Britain, but in England and Wales, two dogs can be used to flush out a fox so a farmer or landowner can shoot it, while in Scotland, an unlimited number of dogs can be used.

Prime minister affirms personal support for foxhunting, which was banned in 2004, but is condemned by animal rights groups

«The third reason is perhaps less to do with foxhunting.

He especially enjoyed foxhunting and recognized the need for a small, agile, fearless dog that will chase foxes in their underground burrows and flush them out in the open.

Foxhunting involves one set of animals chasing and killing another animal.

«The SNP have a longstanding position of not voting on matters that purely affect England — such as foxhunting south of the border, for example — and we stand by that.»

Actions by foxhunting activists and Fathers4Justice have also seen Auntie castigated for broadcasting protests.

«If the Tories» claims about animal welfare were true, they would have ruled out the return of foxhunting months ago, rethought their poorly regulated badger cull, and not tried to water down existing EU standards on animal welfare.»

«There is no vote that could change the current policy on foxhunting scheduled in this session of parliament, which ends in 2019,» the source said.

The Tories need to put the debate to rest and pledge that they will never again try to bring back foxhunting.

Politics has a marvellous momentum, like foxhunting or kidnapping.

A Survation poll taken ahead of the election revealed that 67 % of voters believed foxhunting should remain illegal.

«The second reason is that actually this debate over the past debate has thrown a spotlight onto Scotland's foxhunting law because what the Conservative government are saying is they're simply bringing the English law into line with the Scottish law — that's made a lot of people in Scotland think «shouldn't we be tightening up our law to bring it into line with English law as it stands».

«Repealing the [2004] Hunting Act would not only mean a return to cruelty, but would fly in the face of the opinion of the majority of the general public, as 84 % of people say they are against relegalising foxhunting.»

Edward Garnier proposing a tribunal to govern foxhunting once the Hunting With Dogs Act has been repealed...

Been riding since the age of 4 years Was Born and Grew up in England Riding, then competing, And Foxhunting starting at the age of 8 years on a Great Irish Pony names DOLLY would jump the earth for me and took care of me in all situations.

Preferably interested in all styles of english equitation including foxhunting, showjumping, dressage, and endurance disciplines.

George Washington maintained an avid interest in English - style horse - and - hound foxhunts even as he commanded the army that would deprive England of its American colonies.

A full - dress foxhunt, with all its pageantry and ritual, was an arresting sight: dozens of hunters and horses, huge packs of hounds, and tenacious fox terriers, all thundering across the vast, rolling estates of the very rich.

Once a mainstay of traditional British foxhunts, today's Wire is a handsome and amusing companion and master show dog.

During a factory visit to Leeds during the election campaign, she said: «As it happens, personally I have always been in favour of foxhunting, and we maintain our commitment — we have had a commitment previously as a Conservative party — to allow a free vote.»

Theresa May has confirmed that she has ditched plans that would have allowed the end of the ban on foxhunting, in the latest attempt to repair the Conservatives» reputation on animal rights.

When Cameron stood for the leadership, Bercow hardly ingratiated himself by drawing attention to characteristics the rising star did not want to highlight — his Eton education and traditional Tory views, including support for foxhunting.

When she's not working she enjoys foxhunting, kayaking and spending time with her family.

The Countryside Alliance continues to campaign for the future of hunting with hounds The inception of the Hunting Act 2004 on 18th February 2005 saw traditional foxhunting and other forms of hunting with hounds become restricted.

I'm sure that many Americans were, and remain, somewhat bemused at the passions aroused in England over the subject of foxhunting.

«The SNP are clearly trying to cause divisions - getting involved in foxhunting and Sunday trading in England, only to noise up the English because it works in the SNP's self - interest.»

Before bowing out of the race after ill - judged comments about motherhood, Leadsom had made a clear pitch to rightwing Conservative party members by saying she did not like David Cameron's gay marriage legislation and would want to repeal the foxhunting ban.

The most dangerous are abortion, euthanasia, foxhunting...

The most dangerous are abortion, euthanasia, foxhunting and tobacco.

May surprised many when she announced plans during the election campaign to allow MPs to have a free vote on foxhunting.

Michael Gove is facing demands from Labour to explain whether the government has abandoned a Conservative general election manifesto pledge to give MPs a free vote on whether to overturn the foxhunting ban.

The incident took place at the Great Thurlow hunt following days of speculation about whether Theresa May will abandon her general election pledge to grant MPs a free vote on whether to overturn the foxhunting ban.

Within the Labour party, European issues have never been as interesting as nuclear weapons, or public ownership, or foxhunting, or the party's own rules and procedures.

On this issue of foxhunting, what I can say is that there won't be a vote during this parliament.

During the election campaign, Labour officials said the foxhunting pledge had helped them enormously on the doorstep.

Many activists don't like her views on foxhunting and her attacks on Michael Howard were regrettable but I still think she deserves a place in the Upper House.

I can't think of another issue where I've had more communication and it's unprecedented for so much of that to come from England and what people have been saying to me is if what you meant during the election that you cared about more than Scotland, you wanted to hold out a hand of friendship to people in England, build progressive alliances where you could, if you meant that, then please on this issue vote with us to retain the ban on foxhunting.

Sassoon chose the name Sherston, a village in the heart of my constituency, for the autobiographical central character of his trilogy, Memoirs of a Foxhunting Man, Memoirs of an Infantry Officer and Sherston's Progress.

During a factory visit to Leeds during the election campaign, May said: «As it happens, personally I have always been in favour of foxhunting, and we maintain our commitment, we have had a commitment previously as a Conservative party, to allow a free vote.»

Theresa May will reportedly abandon her Conservative general election manifesto pledge to give MPs a free vote on whether to overturn the foxhunting ban.

David Bowles, the head of public affairs at the RSPCA, said: «Foxhunting is a barbaric and brutal practice that has no place in civilised society.

Speaking in Yorkshire, May said she was personally in favour of foxhunting and would want to keep the Conservative party's commitment to letting parliament have another say on the issue.

«As it happens, personally I have always been in favour of foxhunting and we maintain our commitment,» May said.

Theresa May has said she will hold a free vote on overturning the foxhunting ban in England and Wales if she is returned as prime minister at the general election.

Sue Hayman, Labour's shadow environment secretary, said the party was fully committed to maintaining the foxhunting ban, which it introduced.