Countryside Alliance

11/06/2026

Strong words from a senior voice in the Parliamentary Labour Party. Will you stand up for hunting's future? Time is running out - respond to the consultation today.

11/06/2026

⏳ 7 DAYS TO GO ⏳
There is now just one week left to make your voice heard.
If you've already signed the e-lobby, thank you. Now we're asking you to do one more thing:
Share it with at least ONE other person.
Imagine the difference if every supporter encouraged just one friend, family member, colleague, or fellow countryside enthusiast to take part. In a matter of days, we could double the number of voices being heard.
✅ Sign the e-lobby
✅ Share it with one other person
✅ Ask them to do the same
With only 7 days remaining, every conversation, message, and share could make a difference.
Have you signed? If so, who will be your one person? Tag them below.

11/06/2026

👀Spotted by the press on the day of Prime Minister’s Questions. There’s been a big response to the ad-van, with a surge in people responding to oppose the trail hunting ban e-lobby. Keep it up. Make your voice heard. Time is running out.

10/06/2026

🚨A ‘stop the war on the countryside’ van descended on Parliament today…we’ve had a big response to our e-lobby.

It’s clear people are sick and tired of the toxic culture war on the countryside.

Rural communities need the government to start legislating for them, not against them.

Oppose the trail hunting ban: futureforhunting.co.uk

10/06/2026

Delivering a message in the heart of London today: stop the war on the countryside!

Only a week left to go until the consultation on banning trail hunting closes. Sign our e-lobby NOW - it takes seconds.

09/06/2026

9 DAYS TO GO ⏳
The countdown is on.

The consultation on trail hunting is entering its final days, and every response matters. If you value the future of our hounds, hunts, and countryside communities, now is the time to make your voice heard.

It only takes a few moments to send your message.

📲 Sign the e-lobby today via the link below. ⬇️
https://www.countryside-alliance.org/trail-hunting-consultation-2026

07/06/2026

"SIGN UP AND SHARE SUNDAY"

This is our moment to make a real impact. We're urging all supporters to share the e-lobby and encourage at least one person to sign and spread the word to their friends and family. Together, we can stand strong against the proposed ban on trail hunting before the government's consultation ends next week.

Make your voice heard - sign here: https://www.countryside-alliance.org/trail-hunting-consultation-2026

06/06/2026

Who spotted Countryside Alliance President, Ann Mallalieu, on Clarkson’s Farm? We are proud to stand with our farmers. We must protect them and the rural way of life! 💪

05/06/2026

‘Britons must eat less meat and dairy’: no thank you Mr. Miliband! The UK has some of the most sustainable farming practises in the world. Be proud of that, don’t make life harder for our livestock farmers.

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05/06/2026

Have you had your say on what British wildlife you want to see on the Bank of England's next notes?

Contenders such as the fox, hare and salmon are Countryside Alliance favourites - but with great alternatives such as the curlew it's hard to choose!

05/06/2026

We are here today at South of England Hound Show - we are on hand to help you sign the consultation e-lobby if you haven’t already and answer any of your questions.
Located by the hound ring, we look forward to seeing you.
Sign the e-lobby via the link in our bio.

04/06/2026

"Whoever is in charge of the Labour Party when the music stops needs to deliver the change that was promised in 2024. A change from the arrogant assumption that government knows what is best for the countryside" writes Tim Bonner for the Telegraph.

03/06/2026

🚨More and more people are responding to the government’s consultation to ban trail hunting, opposing it and the toxic culture war on the countryside. Thank you. There’s been a number of powerful TV clips recently which we are proud to have helped put together. These have clearly had a significant impact. Have you opposed the ban yet? It takes seconds to do⬇️

02/06/2026

Today's the day - as Future Countryside 2026 kicks off, the one-of-a-kind event bringing together farmers, land managers, policymakers, landowners and rural champions to shape the countryside of tomorrow.

From Kirstie Allsopp, one of the country’s best-known broadcasters and campaigners, to authors Matt Ridley and Simon Jenkins, to chair of the National Trust René Olivieri, today's event will showcase a fantastic line-up of speakers from across conservation, farming and rural business, tackling tough questions and providing insights into how we can champion and support this powerful national asset.

Sign up to watch the livestream or on-demand recording here: https://view6.workcast.net/register?cpak=4369179244213139
And follow Future Countryside on X or LinkedIn to take part in the conversation throughout the day! https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-countryside

01/06/2026

It’s becoming clear to everybody that the government is wasting time pursuing a toxic culture war on the countryside. The trail hunting ban is not a priority.

Hear from 3 politicians from 3 different parties arguing the government has got its priorities totally wrong.

📺BBC Politics South West

Oppose the ban. It takes seconds ➡️ https://www.countryside-alliance.org/trail-hunting-consultation-2026

01/06/2026

For many people, trail hunting is about far more than following hounds across the countryside.

In this video, we hear from a farmer and a lifelong rider who has hunted all her life. She shares how trail hunting has become a vital part of her community, bringing people together through a shared passion for horses, the countryside, and rural traditions.

She speaks openly about the positive impact trail hunting has on her mental health and wellbeing. The friendships, support network, and sense of belonging it provides help combat isolation and create meaningful social connections that extend far beyond the hunting field.

Whether you're involved yourself or simply interested in understanding why so many people value these activities, this is a powerful reminder of the importance of community, connection, and spending time outdoors.

Watch the video and hear their story. 👇

31/05/2026

We’ve had a SUPERB response to the GB News story that aired last week. Many people have completed our e-lobby off the back of it. People are sick of the government’s attack on rural communities. Have you completed it ? It takes seconds!

31/05/2026

Amazing work Countryside Alliance Ireland. Leading the way, fighting for rural people: “bad proposals that harm our countryside must always be challenged robustly”⬇️

Plans to raise Northern Ireland firearm certificate fees by more than 150% have been dropped after strong opposition from rural campaigners.

31/05/2026

Amazing news. The Hawkstone Farmers Choir have been a joy to watch. Excellent work to everybody involved ❤️🇬🇧🚜

Congratulations to you all!

30/05/2026

The ban on trail hunting is an attack on rural people. Livelihoods are at stake. Yet the government persists with a culture war on the countryside.

Jobs will be lost, businesses will suffer. That was the message from hunt staff and rural people in North Yorkshire.

Respond to the consultation. It takes seconds ➡️ https://www.countryside-alliance.org/trail-hunting-consultation-2026

30/05/2026

“Research consistently shows that magpies are opportunistic predators that take eggs, nestlings and small birds, particularly impacting songbirds during the breeding season.

“For farmland and woodland bird populations to recover, we both have to improve habitat and reduce predation.”

“UK magpies’ numbers doubled in the 20 years up to 1990, but the widespread adoption of trapping halted population growth and has kept numbers under control since.”

Tim Bonner, our chief executive, argues a crackdown on magpie trapping will harm vulnerable songbirds⬇️

Rural campaigners say sweeping ban could trigger 50pc collapse in struggling bird populations

27/05/2026

Breaking: Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister has announced that controversial proposals to dramatically increase fi****ms licensing fees have been ditched, following a campaign by Countryside Alliance Ireland.

Gary McCartney, Director of Countryside Alliance Ireland, said:

“Lawful fi****ms ownership is an essential part of life in many rural communities. We are pleased the Justice Minister has listened to our concerns on this occasion. Bad proposals that harm our countryside must always be challenged robustly”.⬇️

The Justice Minister has announced that controversial proposals to dramatically increase fi****ms licensing fees in Northern Ireland have been ditched, following fierce backlash from the rural community.

27/05/2026

It was fantastic to celebrate the best of Scottish rural businesses at our Scottish Countryside Alliance Awards finals last week.

Congratulations to all the businesses, and best of luck to the finalists who will be going on to the Grand Finals at the House of Lords in July! 🎉

27/05/2026

The RSPB's latest report is yet another example of the group pursuing its anti-shooting agenda.

Rather than relentlessly attacking game shooting, the RSPB should be welcoming the £500m worth of conservation work and £3.3bn that it contributes each year.

27/05/2026

Livery yards are just one of the many rural businesses that could be seriously affected by a potential trail hunting ban.

For many yards, hunts provide vital income and help support jobs, horse welfare, farriers, feed suppliers, transport companies, and countless other small businesses connected to rural life.

This isn’t just about one activity - it’s about protecting an entire community and way of life.

Stand with us and help protect rural businesses by signing the e-lobby today. Your support matters. 🐴🇬🇧 https://www.countryside-alliance.org/trail-hunting-consultation-2026