Anti-badger cull campaigners say Government 'has broken manifesto promises'

Groups launch legal challenges saying Government has broken manifesto promises to end badger cull

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A group of anti-cull campaigners have launched a legal challenge on UK Government
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A group of anti-cull campaigners have launched a legal challenge on UK Government

Animal rights campaigners are stepping up their efforts to block the badger cull by launching a two-pronged offensive against the Government via a UK and European legal challenge. The Badger Trust and...

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