Labour accused of waging 'war on the countryside' as game shooting faces uncertain future
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“Labour accused of waging 'war on the countryside' as game shooting faces uncertain future”
The future of game shooting is in doubt, despite the sport bringing billions of pounds to the economy each year, alongside environmental and health benefits for rural communities. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' call for evidence on the rearing, release and shooting of gamebirds in England closes tomorrow. The consultation could pave the way for new laws banning the release of pheasants and partridges, and the shooting of pheasants, partridges and grouse. Government…
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