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Guardian: Year of the fox Guardian: Year of the fox- Leader. The majority should not ride roughshod over the minority. Few things are less attractive than campaigners who are libertarian about everything e… Guardian: Pro-hunt protesters try to storm parliament Guardian: Pro-hunt protesters try to storm parliament- Nicholas Watt, political correspondent. The bill, the protests, the hopes of the government, the intentions of Labour backbe… Guardian: Boxing Day hunts and protests draw thousands Guardian: Boxing Day hunts and protests draw thousands- NOP found that 41% of voters supported a "middle way" solution of regulating hunts that struck a "balance between civil lib… Guardian: New attempt to break hunting stalemate Guardian: New attempt to break hunting stalemate- Michael White, political editor. Senior ministers are still clinging to the hope that a politically messy confrontation can be av… Guardian: Ministers could join revolt against rules to allow hunt Guardian: Ministers could join revolt against rules to allow hunt- Nicholas Watt, political correspondent. Labour opponents of hunting reacted furiously when Mr Michael indicated … Guardian: Time trail Guardian: Time trail- Timeline showing Labour's five year pursuit of hunting ban. Guardian: Hunt bill protest gathers pace Guardian: Hunt bill protest gathers pace- Anne Perkins, political correspondent. A significant minority of Labour backbenchers are so angry that the government has backed off a to… New York Times: Sound the Horns: A Fox Hunt Compromise New York Times: Sound the Horns: A Fox Hunt Compromise- The battle, seemingly obscure, symbolizes crucial fault lines in British society, pitting rich versus poor, town versus cou… New York Times: British Plan Would Spare Some Fox Hunting New York Times: British Plan Would Spare Some Fox Hunting- Warren Hoge. For country dwellers who see their concerns, communities and livelihoods being overshadowed by dominant urb… Telegraph: Cowardice and hypocrisy at the heart of Labour Telegraph: Cowardice and hypocrisy at the heart of Labour- Boris Johnson. The whole thing reeks of bullying and cowardice; and, in that, the hunting Bill is consonant with almost … Telegraph: Jumping into a thicket Telegraph: Jumping into a thicket- Leader. It is fair to say that, if the principles of avoiding cruelty and recognising utility that the Bill enunciates were pursued in good fait… Telegraph: Hook, line and sinker Telegraph: Hook, line and sinker- Leader. Coarse fishing has no "utility" whatsoever and may cause pain and distress to the fish. On the Michael test, it is far less easy to justi… BBC News - Blair to woo anti-hunt MPs BBC News - Blair to woo anti-hunt MPs- The prime minister is reported to be planning to woo anti-hunt MPs by making changes to a hunting bill which could end the blood sport. BBC: Boxing Day hunts reopen bitter debate BBC: Boxing Day hunts reopen bitter debate- Annette Crosbie, the new president of the League Against Cruel Sports, explains why she backs anti-hunt protesters: "You have to make t… BBC: Hunting debate attracts angry demo BBC: Hunting debate attracts angry demo- The bill was given its second reading by 368 votes to 155, but there was scant support for the proposals from Labour backbenchers who are … BBC: Head to Head: Hunting 'compromise' BBC: Head to Head: Hunting 'compromise'- The government looks set to offer a compromise to pro-hunters and their anti-hunt counterparts with a licensing system banning some hunts … BBC: Head to head: New hunting proposals BBC: Head to head: New hunting proposals- Tim Lewin, a hunt master at the Ledbury Hunt in Gloucestershire, and Josey Sharrad, fox hunting campaigner for the Campaign for the Prote… BBC: Hunting compromise outlined BBC: Hunting compromise outlined- Unveiling the proposals, Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael recommended a complete ban on stag hunting and hare coursing. He said that whether h… Guardian: Camilla wants to go on pro-hunt march Guardian: Camilla wants to go on pro-hunt march- Tania Branigan. Douglas Batchelor of LACS is upset that Camilla Parker Bowles hopes to march with her friends in the Countryside A… Telegraph: 1,200 riders bring hunt protest into city centre Telegraph: 1,200 riders bring hunt protest into city centre- Nick Britten. Riders formed a two and a half mile procession in Leicester to protest the proposed ban on foxhunting. T… Telegraph: Right to march Telegraph: Right to march- Leader. "Denying the rights of a minority to engage in activities harmless to other people, in realms outside hunting, fishing or shooting, could well b… Telegraph: MP urges curb on pro-hunt sabotage Telegraph: MP urges curb on pro-hunt sabotage- Andrew Sparrow, political correspondent. Chris Mullin, senior Labour MP, is concerned that pro-hunting campaigners may be adopting t… Telegraph: Country prepares to descend on London Telegraph: Country prepares to descend on London- Peter Foster. The March is bringing together British Muslim hare coursers from Pakistan, gamekeepers, blacksmiths and rat-catcher… Telegraph: US rap artist joins the call for rural liberty Telegraph: US rap artist joins the call for rural liberty- Peter Foster. Meet Mr President, the American rap artist who has written 'Balance', the March anthem, after being inspir… Telegraph: Huntsmen to track human prey Telegraph: Huntsmen to track human prey- Auslan Cramb. The Berwickshire Hunt is diversifying into hunting the clean boot with bloodhounds as well as continuing to hunt foxes by dr… Telegraph: Duncan Smith in hunt ban pledge Telegraph: Duncan Smith in hunt ban pledge- David Millward. Iain Duncan Smith promises that if elected Prime Minister he will allow Government time for a ban to be reversed. He ac… Telegraph: Pro-hunting protest targets RSPCA Telegraph: Pro-hunting protest targets RSPCA- Robert Uhlig, farming correspondent. Pro-hunting people and dogs, led by Richard Meade, demonstrated at the new RSPCA headquarters on… BBC: Tories threaten to topple hunt ban BBC: Tories threaten to topple hunt ban- Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith signals he would overturn a ban on foxhunting if he became prime minister. BBC: White horses defaced by activists BBC: White horses defaced by activists- Story plus photos of the two giant white horses in North Yorkshire and Oxfordshire which had huntsmen and hounds added to them overnight. Guardian: Hunt compromise on offer, says minister Guardian: Hunt compromise on offer, says minister- Anne Perkins and Patrick Wintour. Alun Michael claims he doesn't want a bill representing the views of one interest group, but a… Observer: Anger over prince's role in deer cull Observer: Anger over prince's role in deer cull- Antony Barnett, public affairs editor. Animal rights activists are angry that for the first time animals culled on Forestry Commis… Telegraph: Spaniards are prejudiced - and all the better for it Telegraph: Spaniards are prejudiced - and all the better for it- Daniel Johnson in Madrid. Why the English should be as tolerant of foxhunting as the Spanish are of bullfighting. Telegraph: Hunts 'to sue Government if ban infringes human rights' Telegraph: Hunts 'to sue Government if ban infringes human rights'- Charles Clover, environment editor. Based on European human rights law, the CA may seek punitive as well as com… Telegraph: Huntsmen start 'summer of discontent' Telegraph: Huntsmen start 'summer of discontent'- Robert Uhlig, farming correspondent. The nationwide "summer of discontent" campaign was launched yesterday with the delivery of a… Telegraph: Nation is evenly split on hunting, says new poll Telegraph: Nation is evenly split on hunting, says new poll- Andy McSmith, chief political correspondent. How the results of a NOP poll from March 22-24 is encouraging the Country… Telegraph: Hunt rebuke by BBC governors Telegraph: Hunt rebuke by BBC governors- Tom Leonard, media editor. The BBC governors over-rule the BBC's own head of programme complaints. Telegraph: Hunts show anger at Blair Telegraph: Hunts show anger at Blair- Nicole Martin and PJ Bonthrone. Members of the Union of Country Sports Workers brought Parliament Square in Westminster to a near standstill. Telegraph: Beckett is barred from conference over hunting ban Telegraph: Beckett is barred from conference over hunting ban- Daniel Foggo. The conference itself, intended as a forum for dialogue with government representatives on environment… Time Europe: Going In for the Kill Time Europe: Going In for the Kill- Helen Gibson. A run-through of the animal rights arguments for banning hunting proving that it's not about preventing cruelty, it's class war. BBC: 'Summer of discontent' launched BBC: 'Summer of discontent' launched- The CA's Richard Burge claims that politically, the countryside is tinder-dry from the scale and depth of distrust and anger rural people fee… BBC: Labour MPs back hunting ban move BBC: Labour MPs back hunting ban move- Labour MPs support the government's decision to use the Parliament Act, if necessary, to force through a law to ban hunting with dogs. Labour MSP’s compromise bid to emasculate anti-hunting bill - Scotsman.com News Labour MSP’s compromise bid to emasculate anti-hunting bill - Scotsman.com News- Labour MSP’s compromise bid to emasculate anti-hunting bill - A LABOUR MSP launched a last-ditch a… Guardian: Anti-terror laws may delay fox hunting bill Guardian: Anti-terror laws may delay fox hunting bill- Patrick Wintour, chief political correspondent. "Ministers juggle timetable to fit in emergency measures." Telegraph: Hunting is best for fox welfare, vet poll reveals Telegraph: Hunting is best for fox welfare, vet poll reveals- Daniel Foggo. NOP poll shows two-thirds of rural vets are in favour of statutory regulation of hunting rather than a … Telegraph: Hunting Bill faces anti-terror laws delay Telegraph: Hunting Bill faces anti-terror laws delay- George Jones, political editor. Terrorism and animal health bills are given priority over a hunting bill. Telegraph: Terrorism Bills may delay legislation to ban hunting with hounds Telegraph: Terrorism Bills may delay legislation to ban hunting with hounds- Rachel Sylvester. "Ministers believe that the Bill outlawing hunting with hounds will be shelved to ma… Telegraph: Hunting with dogs to resume next month Telegraph: Hunting with dogs to resume next month- David Millward. A veterinary risk assessment report commissioned by the Government will allow hunting to resume for the first ti… Guardian - Exmoor hunts 'needed for deer management' Guardian - Exmoor hunts 'needed for deer management'- David Hencke, Westminster correspondent. Guardian - Fox hunting ban 'could breach rights act' Guardian - Fox hunting ban 'could breach rights act'- Patrick Wintour, chief political correspondent. Telegraph - Labour 'taking anti-hunt group's cash for policies' Telegraph - Labour 'taking anti-hunt group's cash for policies'- Charles Clover, environment editor.