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Euan Ferguson. Discussion of what hunting is and isn't, and the effect of a hunting ban being the
most memorable legislation of two terms.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,668841,00.html
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Observer: A fox isn't a chicken. Is it?
Terry Jones. How fox-hunting would be 'improved' by treating the foxes like battery chickens.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,6903,669027,00.html
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Punchbag: Hunting - the Government "muddles on"
Richard Lyddon's guests are James Gray, Conservative MP for North Wiltshire; Jim Barrington,
Special Adviser to Lembit Opik, MP; James Fortune, Bristol University Social Policy and Politics
student. Use the video archive to watch the entire programme. [RealOnePlayer]
http://www.htvwest.com/punchbag/prog11.shtml
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CNN: Hunting vote goes to Lords
A vote on whether to ban hunting with hounds is heading for the UK's upper chamber, which in the
past has opposed outlawing the country sport. The issue regularly reappears in the UK political
arena -- each time accompanied by vociferous supporters and opponents of legislation.
http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/europe/03/19/hunt.lords/index.html
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CNN: British MPs back ban on hunting
British MPs have voted to ban hunting with hounds, the latest move in a bitter long-running
wrangle.
http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/europe/03/18/hunt.vote/index.html
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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.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/1885535.stm
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ABC News: Fox Hunting Faces Ban in Britain
The long-held right to hunt foxes in Britain may be banned by Parliament, but the reasoning for the
ban is confused. USA.
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/world/DailyNews/britain020321_hunting.html
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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 foxhunting. "I am absolutely clear in my own mind that there will be a
vote on the motion and that is not the end of the process - I am saying quite clearly and
categorically that is not the end, that is the beginning of the process."
http://politics.guardian.co.uk/interviews/story/0,11660,661341,00.html
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Guardian: Square deal for the fox
Leader. Recommendation for a principled compromise.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4365475,00.html
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Observer: Shabby deal over hunting
Cristina Odone. Why the Stephen Byers-for-fox trade shouldn't be done.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4366607,00.html
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Telegraph: Speak up for hunting
Leader. Reviews the use and misuse of various tactics: lobbying, protesting, alienating and
complacency.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2002/03/09/dl0902.xml
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Telegraph: Ban on foxhunting would be a triumph for the mob
Brian Walden. Why prohibition of hunting is not the answer.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2002/03/15/do1501.xml
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Telegraph: Don't give an inch on hunting
Leader. Explains why MPs and peers should vote for both self-regulation and the Middle Way.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2002/03/16/dl1601.xml
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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
creation.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/03/16/nhunt116.xml
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Telegraph: Blair, not votes, will decide hunting's fate
Charles Clover. Analysis of the expected negotiated compromise on hunting.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/03/16/nhunt16.xml
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Sunday Telegraph: Style Victims
Leader. Gives suggestions for the Third Way of foxhunting.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2002/03/17/dl1702.xml
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Star Tribune: Outfoxed in Scotland
Dennis Anderson. Discusses the impact of the possible UK hunt bans on the people associated with
hunting. Minnesota, USA.
http://www.startribune.com/stories/533/2102879.html
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Independent: A bad day for foxes and our 'straight-talking' PM
Leader. A reminder to Mr Blair of his slogan in opposition: "Say what you mean and mean what
you say."
http://www.independent.co.uk/story.jsp?story=275224
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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.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/03/18/nhunt118.xml
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BBC: Rural Affairs minister Alun Michael
Interview about the government's promise to have a free vote and to enable parliament to reach a
conclusion, both of which Michael has taken on as his responsibility.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/radio4/today/listen/audiosearch.pl?ProgID=1016458285
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BBC: MPs vote today on fox hunting
Speaking first to the Essex and Suffolk Foxhounds and League Against Cruel Sports, and then to Tony
Banks, MP and Baroness Mallalieu, House of Lords and President of the Countryside Alliance.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin//radio4/today/listen/audiosearch.pl?ProgID=1016446682
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Telegraph: 'Why is this minority being picked on?'
Michael Kallenbach. Clips from nine MPs from the debates in Commons.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/03/19/nhunt119.xml
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BBC: Hunting with dogs in the Commons and Lords
Interviews with two MPs, Bob Marshall Andrews and Boris Johnson, and then two members of the House
of Lords, Lord Mancroft and Lord Cranborne.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin//radio4/today/listen/audiosearch.pl?ProgID=1016543629
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BBC: Forum
Video of Darren Hughes from the Countryside Alliance and Phyllis Campbell-McRae, UK Director of the
International Fund For Animal Welfare.
http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/talking_point/forum/newsid_1879000/1879323.stm
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Telegraph: Peer warns of a war with countryside
Michael Kallenbach, parliamentary correspondent. Comments from eighteen members of the House of
Lords.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/03/20/nhunt120.xml
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Telegraph: Parliamentary sketch
Frank Johnson. Humourous look at 'toffhunting' in the House of Lords debates.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/03/20/nhunt220.xml
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Guardian: Hunt supporters offer an olive branch
Patrick Wintour. Clips from speeches in Lords.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4377561,00.html
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Telegraph: The hounding of liberty
Leader. Analysis of the DEFRA announcement and comparison of the debates in the Lords and Commons.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2002/03/22/dl2201.xml&sSheet=/ne....
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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.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/03/22/nhunt322.xml
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Telegraph: Hunts prepare for the marching season
By Charles Clover, Environment Editor. Analysis of Alun Michael's announcement on the future of
hunting.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/03/22/nhunt122.xml&sSheet=/news/2....
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Telegraph: Countryside threatens a rebellion
Richard Savill. Reaction of the hunters, farmers and their supporters.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/03/22/nhunt222.xml&sSheet=/news/2....
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Spiked: Rambling on
Jennie Bristow. New Labour's countryside vision compared to the reality.
http://www.spiked-online.com/Articles/00000006D850.htm
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Independent: Fury after anti-hunt Bill is delayed another six months
Ben Russell, political correspondent. The reaction in Commons to the consultation period.
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/story.jsp?story=277103
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Independent: A law-making process so twisted and devious that no one can be satisfied
Simon Carr. Parliament sketch about the thinking behind the attempt to ban hunting with dogs.
http://argument.independent.co.uk/regular_columnists/simon_carr/story.jsp?story=277143
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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 hunting.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4379512,00.html
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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 the new Bill with a total ban.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/hunt/Story/0,2763,672075,00.html
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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.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/hunt/Story/0,2763,671953,00.html
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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 could not be prevented from hunting live deer. The group had been sponsored
by the RSPCA and backed by Elliot Morley, the agriculture minister.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/03/24/nhunt24.xml
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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 supposed vote of conscience.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2002/03/28/nhunt28.xml&sSheet=/news/20....
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Guardian: Ministers seek compromise on hunting
Anne Perkins, political correspondent. Clarifications from the rural affairs minister, Alun
Michael, about what the consultation period is to achieve.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/guardianpolitics/story/0,3605,676195,00.html
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