Tory pledge to repeal ban

[minesadouble]

From Times OnlineFebruary 19, 2007

"Tory to pledge to repeal hunt ban
LONDON The Melton Hunt were riding point-to-point yesterday to mark the second anniversary of the hunting ban in England and Wales, as the Conservative leadership pledged to introduce a one-line Bill to repeal the Hunting Act if the party wins the next general election.

The commitment was set out in a letter to all Tory MPs and candidates on behalf of David Cameron.

The move was intended to secure Tory support in rural areas and some marginal seats where the ban remains a high priority among voters.

The letter was written by David Maclean, MP for Penrith and the Border, who has been working closely with the hunting community to identify constituencies where hunting will be a relevant issue at the general election.

However, senior Tory figures told The Times that there was no wish to waste hours of parliamentary time, and it was agreed therefore that a short repeal Bill would be put before Parliament in the early weeks of any Conservative administration. "

So - how much value do we place on this statement and will we all be voting conservative come the next election?

 

[Flossie06]

I believe it totally. I'd vote conservative anyway though

 

[mad_egg]

I would vote conservative anyway, but I believe them (probably naively).

 

[asherz]

i would not of voted tory but im defo gona now!! worth the risk to get hunting back to how it should be!!!!!!!!!

 

[Twizzel]

I don't think they would bring it back, it's just another way to get votes. I'd never vote Tory even if you paid me!!

And yes- I'm pro hunting

 

[Flossie06]

It is a genuine pledge. I actually know that for a fact although they won't make it a banner issue but definitely will place a repeal before parliament

 

[Vicki1986]

i cant see how theyd get away with repealing it as surely the anti's would go bonkers?!

I dont vote anyway (naughty i know, but i dont know enough about politics to make an informed decision)

 

[smilincow21]

I think it is a true pledge. I would have voted them anyway. I think Labour have pissed off alot of people, particularly with the new tax laws and NHS, I think that the torys will get it anyway!

 

[Eagle_day]

"i cant see how theyd get away with repealing it as surely the anti's would go bonkers?!"

So what? We're still hunting 2 years after the ban - I shouldn't think they're exactly happy now.

As Flossie says, it's a genuine pledge. And if you don't believe it's being done out of conviction, think of it as a quid pro quo for the volunteer help hunts will provide at the next election.

 

[Vicki1986]

No true. It just seems sometimes more of the population supports the ban, although maybe they just shout louder

 

[smilincow21]

No not most of the population. Just under half supports it and about the same percentage doesn't support. There are however about 20% who are undecided and not bothered. It might be an idea to set up a poll on the other forums to see how many support the ban, then you'l know which way most people sway! Just an idea!

 

[Vicki1986]

i did put a poll in new lounge as i am interested to see what category people fall into.

sorry did not mean to suggest half are anti, i meant that is how it seems in the small circle of people i know i was vrey suprised at how many were for the ban

 

[Onyxia]

Hunting aside, I will be voting tory at next election.
Labour have not delevired anything they promised(well, except the bann and that diddnt exactly go to plan did it? ).

 

[peakpark]

I will be voting Conservative.
I shall be most interested to see if they carry out that pledge if they get in next time. Presumably Labour MPs will fight tooth and nail to prevent its repeal, and the Tories may be frightened of spending too much time on it, since Labour was much criticised for that reason.
On the other hand, Labour has been much criticised for breaking promises, so the Tories will also want to avoid that comparison.

 

[Flossie06]

I think it may be prove easier than people imagine but I guess we'll see!