MPs and campaigners have slammed Shropshire County Council’s “disgraceful” use of public funds. The council has declined to disclose hunts involved – classed as businesses under the Government’s emergency rate relief scheme. Shadow Environment Secretary Luke Pollard said: “It is outrageous that public money is going to support fox hunting. It is thought up to 10,000 fox cubs are killed every year by young hounds being taught to hunt. Shropshire County Council leader Peter Nutting said the cash was part of a £91million government package for the county’s small businesses.

Source: Daily Mirror September 12, 2020 21:35 UTC