The Countryside Alliance have asked for all PPC’s views on their manifesto and whilst I am supportive of the vast majority of their campaigns there are some I oppose.
I agree wholeheartedly that our countryside is a national asset and that ensuring the future viability of our rural communities is vital. I am fully supportive of the Alliance‘s campaign on Digital Communications, this issue is something I have had increasing involvement with in recent months having spoken on it at Rural Action Derbyshire’s AGM and liaising with a constituent whose business is being hampered by broadband problems.
I am also fully supportive of the Alliance‘s campaigns on Food and Farming, Rural Communities and Rural Services where all their calls make a huge deal of sense and I support each and every one.
Where I can not support the Alliance is in their campaign on Wildlife management, whilst some of the points are most sensible and agreeable I am firmly opposed to the repeal of the hunting ban.