"The Hunt Meet is Not Welcome in Tiverton on Boxing Day, or Any Other Day"

Councillor Chris Berry of Local Independents for Tiverton joins Pip to talk about the Town Council’s landmark decision to tell the hunt they are not welcome in Tiverton — on Boxing Day or any other day. They also dive into “salmonella-gate” and the hunt’s bizarre attempt to sue Berry for collecting a sample of their salmonella-ridden hound poo at last year's Boxing Day Meet.Excitingly, Chris Packham provided a statement to back up the motion:"Do you want the disgraceful spectacle of ethically and morally bankrupt sociopathic savages from a bygone age besmirching the reputation of your town at a time when we are all trying to celebrate life? Fox hunting is a redundant, illegal and vile anathema which has no place in a world in the grip of the catastrophic loss of wildlife. Please put an end to this horrific spectacle, which seeks to normalise and legitimise cruelty and suffering. And if it does go ahead, please do let me know when you next organise a witch burning in the town square."Mr Packham sounds angry in his statement - and we all are angry. Why is this still happening in 2025? Want to kick out a hunt from your town? Contact AAF, and we can help. www.actionagainstfoxhunting.orginfo@actionagainstfoxhunting.orgwww.facebook.com/ACTIONAGAINSTFOXHUNTINGIf you'd like to join AAF, please fill in our Volunteer Enquiry form on our website.Action Against Foxhunting - ENDING FOXHUNTING FOREVER