THE government must recognise the issue to ban hunting with dogs is not going to go away - 411 MPs and huge public support have given a clear mandate for a ban.

Wildlife plays an essential part in our ecosystem and foxes are entitled to share this Earth, as is intended by nature.

SHEILA BRENNAN (Mrs), Bombay Street, Blackburn.

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