Starmer warned of rural backlash as hunt crackdown looms
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Starmer warned of rural backlash as hunt crackdown looms
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"Sir Keir Starmer has been warned he faces a considerable task in rebuilding trust with rural communities, as Boxing Day hunts gather under the shadow of a looming government crackdown. The Labour administration's intention to ban trail hunting, announced just days before these traditional events, has intensified existing tensions. This decision, alongside persistent resentment over inheritance tax changes despite a partial U-turn, has deepened discontent among farming communities."
The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech while soliciting donations to fund journalists and keep reporting free of paywalls. The outlet highlights investigations such as the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and a documentary about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The Labour administration intends to ban trail hunting, announced just days before Boxing Day hunts, heightening tensions with rural and farming communities already upset by inheritance tax changes. A poll indicates 65% of voters believe the Labour administration unfairly neglects country communities. A government consultation on banning trail hunting is planned for early 2026.
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