A recent poll result released by the League Against Cruel Sports shows that support for the Hunting Act is stronger than ever with figures confirming that the public do not want a return to cruelty.

Despite what the pro-hunting lobby would like us to believe, hunting is not more popular now than before the ban. The figures show the public's disgust at the thought of turning the clocks back to a time when allowing packs of dogs to chase and kill for sport was legal.

Results show 75 per cent of people think fox hunting should remain illegal, while an 84 and 85 per cent respectively do not want to see deer hunting and hare hunting or coursing made legal again in this country – all of which would be, should the Hunting Act be repealed.

As we approach the election, it is vital voters make all prospective candidates aware of the strength of feeling on this matter in order to keep cruelty history. To help us secure the future of the Hunting Act visit the website below.

Douglas Batchelor, Chief Executive League Against Cruel Sports.

www.keepcrueltyhistory.com.