Labour calls for review into driven grouse shooting
LABOUR is demanding a review into driven grouse shooting at the start of the four-month shooting season that begins today.
Shadow environment secretary Sue Hayman is calling for a review on the basis that the practice contributes to “substantial” environmental damage.
She said Labour would launch the review in government if the Tories refuse to do so.
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