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Telegraph: 'Why is this minority being picked on?' Telegraph: 'Why is this minority being picked on?'- Michael Kallenbach. Clips from nine MPs from the debates in Commons. Telegraph: Blair, not votes, will decide hunting's fate Telegraph: Blair, not votes, will decide hunting's fate- Charles Clover. Analysis of the expected negotiated compromise on hunting. Telegraph: 'We are fed up and want to be left in peace' Telegraph: 'We are fed up and want to be left in peace'- Michael Kallenbach. Thoughts of the members and followers of the Royal Artillery Hunt on the Middle Way. Telegraph: Don't give an inch on hunting Telegraph: Don't give an inch on hunting- Leader. Explains why MPs and peers should vote for both self-regulation and the Middle Way. Telegraph: Speak up for hunting Telegraph: Speak up for hunting- Leader. Reviews the use and misuse of various tactics: lobbying, protesting, alienating and complacency. Telegraph: Ban on foxhunting would be a triumph for the mob Telegraph: Ban on foxhunting would be a triumph for the mob- Brian Walden. Why prohibition of hunting is not the answer. Sunday Telegraph: Style Victims Sunday Telegraph: Style Victims- Leader. Gives suggestions for the Third Way of foxhunting. Telegraph: The hounding of liberty Telegraph: The hounding of liberty- Leader. Analysis of the DEFRA announcement and comparison of the debates in the Lords and Commons. Telegraph: Clergymen tell MPs and peers that field sports are moral pursuits Telegraph: Clergymen tell MPs and peers that field sports are moral pursuits- The Rev Robert Block of Clergy in Field Sports explains the symbiotic relationship of everything in c… Telegraph: Countryside threatens a rebellion Telegraph: Countryside threatens a rebellion- Richard Savill. Reaction of the hunters, farmers and their supporters. Telegraph: Hunts prepare for the marching season Telegraph: Hunts prepare for the marching season- By Charles Clover, Environment Editor. Analysis of Alun Michael's announcement on the future of hunting. Telegraph: Supporters will have to fight in European court Telegraph: Supporters will have to fight in European court- Joshua Rozenberg, legal editor. Discussion of legal options available for both the UK and Scotland bills. Telegraph: Parliamentary sketch Telegraph: Parliamentary sketch- Frank Johnson. Humorous look at 'toffhunting' in the House of Lords debates. Telegraph: Peer warns of a war with countryside Telegraph: Peer warns of a war with countryside- Michael Kallenbach, parliamentary correspondent. Comments from eighteen members of the House of Lords. Telegraph: Alliance plans London march Telegraph: Alliance plans London march- Charles Clover, environment editor. Describes the anger of the members of the House of Lords at the threat of using the Parliament Act on a… Telegraph: Drag Hunts In The New Forest End In Fiasco Telegraph: Drag Hunts In The New Forest End In Fiasco- Daniel Foggo. The joint-master of the New Forest Draghounds has withdrawn their application for a licence to hunt as they co… BBC News - Minister denies fox-hunting deal BBC News - Minister denies fox-hunting deal- Britain's Rural Affairs Minister, Cardiff MP Alun Michael, denies he is trying to strike a deal over the future of fox hunting. BBC Forum: Hunting with dogs: Ask the experts BBC Forum: Hunting with dogs: Ask the experts- Video of Darren Hughes from the Countryside Alliance and Phyllis Campbell-McRae, UK Director of the International Fund For Animal We… BBC: Here we go again BBC: Here we go again- Nick Assinder, political correspondent. What Alun Michael really said, and how he managed to satisfy no one and anger everyone. Guardian: Songbirds gain from lost predators Guardian: Songbirds gain from lost predators- Paul Brown, environment correspondent. Report on three-year study "Where the Birds Sing" shows the impact of predators: rats, foxes, … Telegraph: Coursing to be dropped from hunt ban plans Telegraph: Coursing to be dropped from hunt ban plans- Charles Clover, environment editor. Alun Michael, the rural affairs minister, issues a new consultation document seeking fur… Telegraph: RSPCA acts to keep out pro-hunt lobby Telegraph: RSPCA acts to keep out pro-hunt lobby- Adam Lusher. The RSPCA's ruling council has created a secret committee to recommend the disqualification of 'inappropriate' membe… BBC: Public to have say on hunting ban BBC: Public to have say on hunting ban- A series of public hearings on the future of foxhunting, likely in September, are announced by Rural Affairs minister Alun Michael. The Guardian: Pro-hunt militants target Labour MPs The Guardian: Pro-hunt militants target Labour MPs- David Hencke, Westminster correspondent. Reports of attacks on constituency offices of four Labour MPs in the North of England … Telegraph: Hunt ban 'threat to 15,000 horses and 20,000 dogs' Telegraph: Hunt ban 'threat to 15,000 horses and 20,000 dogs'- At least six former senior League Against Cruel Sports members, including two former chief executives, a director an… Telegraph: Hunt supporters ride on Parliament in spirit of '49 Telegraph: Hunt supporters ride on Parliament in spirit of '49- In a re-enactment of the 1949 farmers' protest against moves to end their sport, demonstrators made their way from … Telegraph: Hunt campaign hits Piccadilly Telegraph: Hunt campaign hits Piccadilly- Becky Barrow. Fifty riders dressed in hunting pink or tweeds will parade down Piccadilly on Wednesday afternoon in a re-enactment of the … BBC: Hunt protesters on the march BBC: Hunt protesters on the march- Union of Country Sports Workers opposing a ban on hunting with dogs marched in London as part of a wider series of demonstrations to be staged t… BBC: Pro-hunting protesters threaten further action BBC: Pro-hunting protesters threaten further action- Protesters who blocked roads around the UK in support of fox hunting are threatening further action. BBC: Duke 'would break law' over hunting BBC: Duke 'would break law' over hunting- The Duke of Devonshire says he will allow fox hunting on his land - even if it is made illegal. Guardian: Fox-lovers should stay in their den Guardian: Fox-lovers should stay in their den- Catherine Bennett. Discusses the whys and wherefores of the support for banning foxhunting. Guardian: Our faithful friend Guardian: Our faithful friend- Phil Bennett. The history of hunting dogs in the UK starting from about 15,000 years ago, providing hunting and tracking skills for their human mast… Guardian: Fox numbers double in hunt lull Guardian: Fox numbers double in hunt lull- Paul Harris. Sheep farmers are hit by an explosion in fox numbers because of the foot and mouth movement restrictions. Guardian: Hunting the men in pink Guardian: Hunting the men in pink- Fiona McNeill. Interview with Antoinette Joyce, PA at the League Against Cruel Sports (LACS). Guardian: Anti-hunt lobby gangs up on Blair Guardian: Anti-hunt lobby gangs up on Blair- Patrick Wintour, chief political correspondent. Analysis of the current situation, its history and the available options, including th… Telegraph: Hunt saboteurs are accused of blackmail over 'amnesty' offer Telegraph: Hunt saboteurs are accused of blackmail over 'amnesty' offer- The Surrey Anti-Hunt Campaign is under investigation for blackmail and intimidation after offering an "amn… Telegraph: Country pubs ban hunt after intimidation by protesters Telegraph: Country pubs ban hunt after intimidation by protesters- Daniel Foggo. Police have set up a special unit from two forces to tackle third-party harassment in Surrey, Suss… Economist: The illiberal in pursuit of the irrelevant Economist: The illiberal in pursuit of the irrelevant- The government has announced a new season for the traditional sport of arguing over a ban on foxhunting. Guardian: Prescott insists on hunt vote after Scottish success Guardian: Prescott insists on hunt vote after Scottish success- Kirsty Scott and Anne Perkins. Analysis of the status of the proposed hunting Bill in the UK subsequent to the Scot… BBC: Head-to-head: Hunting with dogs BBC: Head-to-head: Hunting with dogs- Countryside Alliance president Baroness Mallalieu and Labour MP Mike Foster discuss hunting with dogs on the BBC Radio 4's Today programme as… Scotland on Sunday: Hunts claim fox deaths soar after ban Scotland on Sunday: Hunts claim fox deaths soar after ban- Claire Gardner. The new Protection of Wild Mammals Bill which allows hunting but insists on foxes being shot rather than… The Scotsman: Something Missing on Boxing Day Hunts The Scotsman: Something Missing on Boxing Day Hunts- Boxing Day hunts were held in Scotland despite Mike Watson's law, while LACS held its biggest protest in Winslow, England. Act… Scotsman: Pro-hunt protesters clash with police at Commons Scotsman: Pro-hunt protesters clash with police at Commons- Alison Hardie. Nearly 700 officers from the Metropolitan Police struggled to keep control over nearly 2,300 protesters.… Observer Sport: Hare today, gone tomorrow Observer Sport: Hare today, gone tomorrow- Will Buckley. Attending a coursing trial in East Anglis, the author decides it is an acquired taste, not particularly for him, but that … Observer: Animal rights supporters to spy on hunts Observer: Animal rights supporters to spy on hunts- Gaby Hinsliff, chief political correspondent. The Government admits the only way of telling whether rules have been broken will… Guardian: Government hunts for a compromise Guardian: Government hunts for a compromise- Michael White, political editor. If passed by both Houses of Parliament, which are as divided as the wider public, the hunting bill wo… Guardian: Hunting compromise woos Labour rebels Guardian: Hunting compromise woos Labour rebels- Nicholas Watt and Rebecca Allison. "The bill will end the sport of fox hunting because it will only be allowed as a form of pest c… Guardian Politics: Full text: Commons statement on hunting Guardian Politics: Full text: Commons statement on hunting- "Most people want to see cruelty prevented. They also want farmers, gamekeepers and others who have to manage the land … Guardian: Pink coats left dangling on a golden thread Guardian: Pink coats left dangling on a golden thread- Simon Hoggart. MP's take advantage that Alun Michael's Hunting Bill continues to allow rabbiting and ratting, and turn on Mr… Observer: Pro-hunt militants plot blockade war Observer: Pro-hunt militants plot blockade war- Mark Townsend. A concerted campaign of major disruption is being planned by pro-hunt militants following last week's protests outsi…