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Pro fox-hunting campaigners fear their cause will be set back

The scene in Elham as the East Foxhounds Hunt arrives in the High Street on Boxing Day.
The scene in Elham as the East Foxhounds Hunt arrives in the High Street on Boxing Day.

by Ruth Banks

Pro fox-hunting campaigners in East Kent fear the new Tory/Lib Dem coalition could set back their campaign.

The Conservatives had offered a free vote on a repeal of the Hunting Act which banned the sport in their manifesto.

But, after the party went into coalition with the Lib Dems this week, it hasn't been made clear yet if a vote will go ahead.

Hear our full report by KentOnline reporter Ruth Banks

Nick Onslow, of the East Kent Hunt, told KentOnline pro hunting campaigners were happy to wait, as the government has bigger issues to tackle at the moment.

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