Policy advice from ex-Beatle: McCartney says UK gov’t to lose support if it eases hunting ban
LONDON – Here’s some free political advice from Paul McCartney to Prime Minister David Cameron: Don’t mess with the fox hunting ban.
The former Beatle said Friday that any move to reintroduce hunting would be unpopular.
He spoke out before a vote in Parliament next week on the government’s proposal to loosen the hunting ban. The new proposal would allow a pack of hounds to flush a fox out of hiding but not kill it.
Hunting opponents believe this would amount to legalizing hunting again after a ban was imposed in 2004.
McCartney said many Britons back the Conservative government but would turn against it if hunting makes a comeback.
“It is cruel and unnecessary and will lose them support from ordinary people and animal lovers like myself,” he said.
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