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MPs to be Misled by ‘Ban Lead Ammunition’ Propagandists?

BY MARK CRUDGINGTON To: The Rt Hon Steve Reed MPSecretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsDepartment for Environment, Food & Rural AffairsSeacole Building, 2 Marsham StreetLondonSW1P 4DF Subject: Concerns Regarding the Proposed Ban on Lead Ammunition Dear Secretary of State, I am writing to express deep concern regarding the Government’s proposal to ban the use of lead shot in shotguns and lead bullets … Continue reading MPs to be Misled by ‘Ban Lead Ammunition’ Propagandists?

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A Government Out of Touch with Rural Realities

BY BERT BURNETT The Impact of New Bird Flu Regulations on Rural Practices In a move that has sparked considerable debate among farmers and wildlife enthusiasts alike, the government has announced a directive requiring the registration of live decoy crows in crow-catching cages. These crows, held captive and never to be released, stand as the focal point of a controversial strategy aimed at combating bird … Continue reading A Government Out of Touch with Rural Realities

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Dear Secretary of State, Mr Steve Reed

Dear Mr Reed, Many congratulations from the Squires on your new role as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. No doubt for the last weeks and months you have had all sorts attempt to curry favour, from farming lobbyists to Croydon’s animal rights terrorists (if you want the latest list, please feel free to get in touch), from moorland reps to ‘Stale … Continue reading Dear Secretary of State, Mr Steve Reed

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