PM warned of rural backlash over plans to ban trail hunts

HUNT supporters have vowed to fight Sir Keir Starmer's plan to ban trail hunting as thousands gathered to watch the traditional Boxing Day meetings.

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The Government announced its intention to ban trail hunting just days before the traditional festive events and, despite a partial U-turn, there is still lingering resentment among farming communities over changes to inheritance tax breaks.

The Countryside Alliance pressure group said the Government had "alienated rural people", with a poll suggesting 65% of voters think the Labour administration unfairly neglects country communities.

On Friday, thousands of people turned out for the traditional Boxing Day meets across England to support the rural pastime.