BBC Silent On the Biggest Animal Rights March in Recent History

Anna Hunt, Staff Writer
Waking Times

Thousands of concerned U.K. citizens gathered in London in late May 2017 to protest the Conservative Party’s position on the country’s fox hunting ban. This animal rights march will make history as the largest public protest during the general election campaign.

Thousands are on the streets of London #KeeptheBan Consign hunting to history pic.twitter.com/QxhUBuQGWh

— Emily (@emeliobedelio) May 29, 2017

Animal Rights March Protests Fox Hunting

Protesters from across the U.K. gathered to voice their opinion regarding the Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to put fox hunting back on the agenda. May has stated that if the Conservatives win the General Election, she will offer Parliament a free vote on the issue. It will be up to Parliament to decide if they want to repeal the existing ban.

“As it happens, I’ve always been in favor of fox hunting,” stated May during an interview.

#keeptheban demo now regent street london 🦊 1000’s speaking for foxes pic.twitter.com/foeFLDZiY7

— Elizabeth Dawnay Ⓥ (@cityvegan) May 29, 2017

An alliance of anti-hunt campaign groups organized the march. In addition, many activists, including as actor Peter Egan, were involved. Egan spoke at the event.

Actor @peteregan praises the Labour government for bringing in the hunting ban in 2005 #keeptheban pic.twitter.com/kIznfA59DV

— Nicola Bartlett (@NicolaRBartlett) May 29, 2017

In addition to the large turnout at the animal rights march, over 130,000 have signed an online petition that seeks to find out where the running parliamentary candidates stand on fox hunting. The election will take place on June 8, 2017. Furthermore, some estimate that over 80% of the UK public want the fox hunt ban to remain.

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair first banned the controversial country sport in 2004. You will understand why so many oppose this “sport” after reading the description below.

Fox hunting is a horrifically cruel bloodsport that was outlawed in the UK in 2004, by the Labour government. In a hunt, a fox is chased by bloodhounds which, when the exhausted fox is caught, will rip the fox to shreds until it dies.

About the Author

Anna Hunt is the founder of AwarenessJunkie.com, a online community paving the way to better health, a balanced life, and personal transformation. Anna is also the owner of OffgridOutpost.com, an online store offering GMO-free healthy storable food and emergency kits, and the co-editor and staff writer for WakingTimes.com. Anna is a certified Hatha yoga instructor and founder of Atenas Yoga Center. She enjoys raising her three children and being a voice for optimal human health and wellness. Visit her essential oils store here.

Image source: @emeliobedelio

This article (BBC Silent on the Biggest Animal Rights March in Recent History) is copyrighted by Awareness Junkie, 2017. You may not copy, reproduce, publish or distribute any content therein without written permission. You may contact us here.

The post BBC Silent On the Biggest Animal Rights March in Recent History appeared first on Waking Times.