
Labour support for sustainable shooting highlighted at party conference
Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed said the Labour party wants a ‘respectful relationship’ with the countryside.
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BASC is asking its members and supporters to promote the benefits of grouse shooting to their local MPs and push back against a Wild Justice petition.
The petition, which calls for a ban on driven grouse shooting, has now surpassed the 100,000-signature threshold required to trigger a debate in Parliament. A date for the debate will be scheduled in due course.Â
BASC is asking all members to send our simple infographic, which highlights the benefits of grouse shooting and moorland management, to their local MPs.
Having a significant number new MPs in place following the 2024 election leaves potential for the environmental, social, and economic benefits of grouse shooting to sit under the radar, which could leave MPs swayed by one-sided arguments.
Show your support for sustainable grouse shooting by sending the below infographic to your MP. You can download a version here, and if you’re not sure how to contact your MP, click here to search and find their details.
Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed said the Labour party wants a ‘respectful relationship’ with the countryside.
BASC joined the Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, on a national park visit to to see how targeted conservation measures are helping curlew in Wales.
Charlotte Nichols MP visited Manchester Clay Shooting Club with BASC to see first-hand how shooting contributes to sport, conservation and rural economies.