March

Scotland on Sunday: Ruddy Duck Faces UK Wipe-Out in £5m Cull Scotland on Sunday: Ruddy Duck Faces UK Wipe-Out in £5m Cull- DEFRA wildlife minister Elliot Morley announced the ruddy duck is set to be wiped out in Britain after the government… Guardian: Minister draws a bead on problem ruddies Guardian: Minister draws a bead on problem ruddies- The wildlife minister, Elliott Morley, is ordering the extermination of the entire ruddy population of 6,000. Experimental shoo… Observer: Mink face cull to save Ratty from wipe-out Observer: Mink face cull to save Ratty from wipe-out- Tens of thousands of American mink are facing slaughter in a bid to save one of Britain's best-loved mammals, the water vole. National Geographic: Deer Behind Britain's Great Bird Decline? National Geographic: Deer Behind Britain's Great Bird Decline?- Ornithologists investigating the dramatic collapse in UK woodland bird populations are finding the prime suspect to… 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. 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…