Proposed Badger Cull
More than 100,000 people have signed an online petition opposing the cull of badgers planned for Gloucestershire and West Somerset. It could mean the decision is referred back to parliament for further debate.
Commons to debate badger cull
In the last hour it has emerged that a debate will take place in the House of Commons next week to discuss the impending badger cull.
It comes as hundreds of people are gathering at Dunster in West Somerset tonight for a big protest against the cull, which is expected to start in the next few days.
The full 6 hour debate will take place on Thursday 25th October after a petition exceeding 100,000 signatures was gathered by Queen guitarist Brian May.
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Council votes on badger cull
Council votes to ask Government to find 'more humane solution' to badger cull.
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Taunton Deane councillors vote on opposing culling
Taunton Deane Borough Council is to call on the Government to find a more humane solution to the problem of bovine TB.
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E-petition against badger cull hits 100,000 signatures
More than 100,000 people have signed an online petition opposing the cull of badgers planned for Gloucestershire and West Somerset.