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BBC: Public schools join countryside march BBC: Public schools join countryside march- Top public schools are allowing their boarders to travel to this weekend's countryside march in London but Prince Harry will not be amo… BBC: Pro-hunt beacons lit up BBC: Pro-hunt beacons lit up- Beacons start a week of protests by countryside campaigners. BBC: Hunt ban left foxes 'unaffected' BBC: Hunt ban left foxes 'unaffected'- Helen Briggs. Stephen Harris claims the hunting ban during the UK's foot-and-mouth outbreak had little impact on fox numbersm which is total… New York Times: Blood Sport as Politics New York Times: Blood Sport as Politics- John Mortimer, attorney and author of the Horace Rumpole stories. There is no worse tyranny, wrote John Stuart Mill, than that of a majori… Scotland on Sunday: Anger as hunt forced to disband Scotland on Sunday: Anger as hunt forced to disband- Frank Hurley. The historic Dumfriesshire Hunt in Scotland, which has been in existence for 150 years, has disbanded its pack o… World Socialist Web Site: Countryside Alliance: Britain's Tory Party rears its ugly head World Socialist Web Site: Countryside Alliance: Britain's Tory Party rears its ugly head- Harvey Thompson and Chris Marsden. It is widely believed that Blair and those closest to … Guardian: Reader, I chose you... Guardian: Reader, I chose you...- Rod Liddle. Yes, I know. I bet you're really bloody grateful. The Mail on Sunday did manage to snap some horse-riders who, it implied, were appal… Guardian: We would support the lawbreakers Guardian: We would support the lawbreakers- John Jackson, chairman of the Countryside Alliance. Why civil disobedience would be justified if the government were to ban hunting by … Guardian: Duncan Smith: Tories would reverse hunting ban Guardian: Duncan Smith: Tories would reverse hunting ban- "When they say they have not got enough time to sort out the problems of health, education and crime they say we have eno… Guardian: Whitehall hawks patrol pigeon no-fly zone Guardian: Whitehall hawks patrol pigeon no-fly zone- Colin Blackstock. Chancellor Gordon Brown was now added his Treasury building to the areas being covered by falconers with haw… Guardian: Call to push through hunting ban wins backing Guardian: Call to push through hunting ban wins backing- The Labour party conference today backed a call from Labour's national policy commission on rural issues for the governmen… New York Times: Grumbles Grow Louder in Quiet Rural Britain New York Times: Grumbles Grow Louder in Quiet Rural Britain- Sarah Lyall. Interviews with various countryside residents explaining how government attitudes towards hunting and far… Telegraph: The RSPCA should be saving animals, not hounding MPs Telegraph: The RSPCA should be saving animals, not hounding MPs- Alic Thomson. The RSPCA has lost its way. Only half its money is now spent on the 300-strong inspectorate and on p… Telegraph: If we can't hunt foxes, why not hunt people? Telegraph: If we can't hunt foxes, why not hunt people?- Adam Nicolson. What it's like to be the quarry of the Coakham Bloodhounds in Sussex. Telegraph: Pledge of new vote to reverse ban on hunting Telegraph: Pledge of new vote to reverse ban on hunting- George Jones. At a farmers' market in Bournemouth, Iain Duncan Smith accused Labour of hating the countryside and giving p… Telegraph: Protests as RSPCA names new chief Telegraph: Protests as RSPCA names new chief- Thomas Penny. After Jackie Ballard was chosen, one member of the charity's ruling council has resigned in protest at both the appoint… Telegraph - Jackie Ballard reveals her animal instincts Telegraph - Jackie Ballard reveals her animal instincts- Alice Thomson. Interview with the new head of the RSPCA who while admittedly not strong on spreadsheets makes her claim to… Telegraph: New RSPCA chief promises to provide a stronger edge Telegraph: New RSPCA chief promises to provide a stronger edge- Richard Alleyne. Jackie Ballard promises to use her experience and expertise in political campaigning, suggesting e… Telegraph: Yesterday in Parliament: Peers hot on trail of the rural fox Telegraph: Yesterday in Parliament: Peers hot on trail of the rural fox- Michael Kallenbach, parliamentary correspondent. The Lords debated options to control foxes in gardens and… Telegraph: Whitehall hawks patrol no-fly zone Telegraph: Whitehall hawks patrol no-fly zone- George Trefgarne. Pigeons around Gordon Brown's Treasury building, John Prescott's Cabinet Office and the Houses of Parliament are n… Telegraph: RSPCA employees discuss industrial action over cuts Telegraph: RSPCA employees discuss industrial action over cuts- Thomas Penny. An RSPCA Animal Collection Officer: "The RSPCA is a professional organisation run by amateurs. The mo… Christian Science Monitor: Hounding the hunters Christian Science Monitor: Hounding the hunters- Kim Campbell. Presenting the viewpoints on the various sides of the heated debate in England over whether fox hunting should be ba… BBC: Pro-hunters warn against ban BBC: Pro-hunters warn against ban- As public support for a ban continues to drop, hunting supporters warn the government that legislation not based on evidence and not seen to be … Telegraph: Hounds are sold as hunt becomes first victim of ban Telegraph: Hounds are sold as hunt becomes first victim of ban- Auslan Cramb, Scotland correspondent. Sir Rupert Buchanan-Jardine has told the organisers that he could face prosec… Guardian: Fight for outright ban left to MPs Guardian: Fight for outright ban left to MPs- Lucy Ward, political correspondent. The wording of the speech suggests that, as campaigners predict, the government is unlikely to pu… Telegraph: Queen's Speech gives hope to hunt campaigners Telegraph: Queen's Speech gives hope to hunt campaigners- The mood among Countryside Alliance supporters was upbeat as a record 15,000 crowd turned out yesterday for its annual fu… Telegraph: Militant group declares 'war' on hunt ban Telegraph: Militant group declares 'war' on hunt ban- Daniel Foggo. The spokesman for the Real CA, a hardline splinter group, announced the decision at a summit meeting held two d… Telegraph: McCartney's freed foxes overwhelm local farms Telegraph: McCartney's freed foxes overwhelm local farms- Daniel Foggo. A former member of the League stated that five or six foxes at a time were released on to Sir Paul McCartne… Telegraph: Campaign to show real hunt enthusiasts Telegraph: Campaign to show real hunt enthusiasts- Peter Foster. The Countryside Alliance's new advertising campaign features a plumber, a student and a gay couple. The campaign i… Telegraph: Hunt supporters in final campaign to prevent ban Telegraph: Hunt supporters in final campaign to prevent ban- Charles Clover, environment editor. The alliance, in a "Declaration of Cohesion" said after yesterday's Queen's Speech… Telegraph: League Against Cruel Sports accused of starving deer on its own sanctuary Telegraph: League Against Cruel Sports accused of starving deer on its own sanctuary- According to the league's own (anti-hunting) deerstalker, the deer should be humanely culled … Telegraph: Peer behind Bill to ban foxhunting praises shooting Telegraph: Peer behind Bill to ban foxhunting praises shooting- Tom Peterkin, Scotland political correspondent. Lord Watson of Invergowrie, the MSP behind the foxhunting ban, was … Telegraph: Field sport foes will sit in judgment on local hunts Telegraph: Field sport foes will sit in judgment on local hunts- Francis Elliott, deputy political editor. The proposed law will ban hare coursing and staghunting, allow rat and r… BBC: Hunt groups say 'no middle way' BBC: Hunt groups say 'no middle way'- Pro- and anti-hunt groups in the South West have been considering what has been announced in the Queen's Speech. BBC: Ban hunting, MPs urge BBC: Ban hunting, MPs urge- The reactions of all sides to the Queen's Speech: the League Against Cruel Sports, the Countryside Alliance and the Middle Way Group. Telegraph: Police refuse to prosecute Scots hunt Telegraph: Police refuse to prosecute Scots hunt- Tom Peterkin, Scotland political correspondent. A police spokesman said: "The matter was discussed with the procurator-fiscal and… Telegraph: Foxes 'will suffer' from hunting ban Telegraph: Foxes 'will suffer' from hunting ban- Andrew Sparrow, political correspondent. Miles Cooper, who worked for the Hunt Saboteurs Association and the League Against Cruel … Telegraph: Rural rebellion Telegraph: Rural rebellion- Leader. The failure of trying to work with the government by relying on courteous relations as opposed to creating confrontational headlines. Telegraph Peterborough: Will a hunt deal be done behind closed doors? Telegraph Peterborough: Will a hunt deal be done behind closed doors?- Guy Adams. Announcement of secret DEFRA meeting scheduled for 13 June with the Countryside Alliance, the par… BBC: Hunt supporters begin vigil BBC: Hunt supporters begin vigil- Pro-hunt campaigners start a 24 hour vigil outside Parliament in London which is expected to last for several months. Guardian: How to survive in politics without being trying Guardian: How to survive in politics without being trying- Jackie Ashley interviews Margaret Beckett, including her views and decisions as to how the government will handle foxhun… Guardian: They think it's all over Guardian: They think it's all over- David Cameron, Conservative MP for Witney. Explains his thoughts and reactions to the debate, vote and Alun Michael's announcement about huntin… Guardian: Hunt supporters offer an olive branch Guardian: Hunt supporters offer an olive branch- Patrick Wintour. Clips from speeches in Lords. Observer: The only thing sillier than this would be banning it Observer: The only thing sillier than this would be banning it- Euan Ferguson. Discussion of what hunting is and isn't, and the effect of a hunting ban being the most memorable le… Guardian: Closing in for the kill Guardian: Closing in for the kill- Gerald Kaufman, Labour MP for Manchester Gorton. Describes his 32-year career in Commons fervently dedicated to banning hunting. Observer: A fox isn't a chicken. Is it? Observer: A fox isn't a chicken. Is it?- Terry Jones. How fox-hunting would be 'improved' by treating the foxes like battery chickens. Guardian: Furious peers lose last chance to veto hunt ban Guardian: Furious peers lose last chance to veto hunt ban- Patrick Wintour, chief political correspondent. Alun Michael agrees to use the Parliament Act even in Commons overrides … Observer: Shabby deal over hunting Observer: Shabby deal over hunting- Cristina Odone. Why the Stephen Byers-for-fox trade shouldn't be done. Guardian: Ministers seek compromise on hunting Guardian: Ministers seek compromise on hunting- Anne Perkins, political correspondent. Clarifications from the rural affairs minister, Alun Michael, about what the consultation pe… Guardian: Square deal for the fox Guardian: Square deal for the fox- Leader. Recommendation for a principled compromise.