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Instagram: @countryside_alliance The Countryside Alliance is known for its lobbying and campaigning work on wildlife and management, but its agenda is far broader than that, incorporating food & farming, local businesses and services, and the injustices of poor mobile phone signal and broadband in the countryside. The Countryside Alliance was formed in 1997 when the British Fie
07/06/2026
"SIGN UP AND SHARE SUNDAY"
This is our moment to make a real impact. We're urging all supporters to share the e-lobby and encourage at least one person to sign and spread the word to their friends and family. Together, we can stand strong against the proposed ban on trail hunting before the government's consultation ends next week.
Make your voice heard - sign here: https://www.countryside-alliance.org/trail-hunting-consultation-2026
Who spotted Countryside Alliance President, Ann Mallalieu, on Clarkson’s Farm? We are proud to stand with our farmers. We must protect them and the rural way of life! 💪
‘Britons must eat less meat and dairy’: no thank you Mr. Miliband! The UK has some of the most sustainable farming practises in the world. Be proud of that, don’t make life harder for our livestock farmers.
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05/06/2026
Have you had your say on what British wildlife you want to see on the Bank of England's next notes?
Contenders such as the fox, hare and salmon are Countryside Alliance favourites - but with great alternatives such as the curlew it's hard to choose!
We are here today at South of England Hound Show - we are on hand to help you sign the consultation e-lobby if you haven’t already and answer any of your questions.
Located by the hound ring, we look forward to seeing you.
Sign the e-lobby via the link in our bio.
04/06/2026
"Whoever is in charge of the Labour Party when the music stops needs to deliver the change that was promised in 2024. A change from the arrogant assumption that government knows what is best for the countryside" writes Tim Bonner for the Telegraph.
🚨More and more people are responding to the government’s consultation to ban trail hunting, opposing it and the toxic culture war on the countryside. Thank you. There’s been a number of powerful TV clips recently which we are proud to have helped put together. These have clearly had a significant impact. Have you opposed the ban yet? It takes seconds to do⬇️
02/06/2026
Today's the day - as Future Countryside 2026 kicks off, the one-of-a-kind event bringing together farmers, land managers, policymakers, landowners and rural champions to shape the countryside of tomorrow.
From Kirstie Allsopp, one of the country’s best-known broadcasters and campaigners, to authors Matt Ridley and Simon Jenkins, to chair of the National Trust René Olivieri, today's event will showcase a fantastic line-up of speakers from across conservation, farming and rural business, tackling tough questions and providing insights into how we can champion and support this powerful national asset.
Sign up to watch the livestream or on-demand recording here: https://view6.workcast.net/register?cpak=4369179244213139
And follow Future Countryside on X or LinkedIn to take part in the conversation throughout the day! https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-countryside
It’s becoming clear to everybody that the government is wasting time pursuing a toxic culture war on the countryside. The trail hunting ban is not a priority.
Hear from 3 politicians from 3 different parties arguing the government has got its priorities totally wrong.
📺BBC Politics South West
Oppose the ban. It takes seconds ➡️ https://www.countryside-alliance.org/trail-hunting-consultation-2026
For many people, trail hunting is about far more than following hounds across the countryside.
In this video, we hear from a farmer and a lifelong rider who has hunted all her life. She shares how trail hunting has become a vital part of her community, bringing people together through a shared passion for horses, the countryside, and rural traditions.
She speaks openly about the positive impact trail hunting has on her mental health and wellbeing. The friendships, support network, and sense of belonging it provides help combat isolation and create meaningful social connections that extend far beyond the hunting field.
Whether you're involved yourself or simply interested in understanding why so many people value these activities, this is a powerful reminder of the importance of community, connection, and spending time outdoors.
Watch the video and hear their story. 👇
We’ve had a SUPERB response to the GB News story that aired last week. Many people have completed our e-lobby off the back of it. People are sick of the government’s attack on rural communities. Have you completed it ? It takes seconds!
31/05/2026
Amazing work Countryside Alliance Ireland. Leading the way, fighting for rural people: “bad proposals that harm our countryside must always be challenged robustly”⬇️
Northern Ireland fi****ms fee hike dropped after rural backlash Plans to raise Northern Ireland firearm certificate fees by more than 150% have been dropped after strong opposition from rural campaigners.
31/05/2026
Amazing news. The Hawkstone Farmers Choir have been a joy to watch. Excellent work to everybody involved ❤️🇬🇧🚜
The WINNER of BGT Series 19 is... THE HAWKSTONE FARMERS CHOIR! Congratulations to you all!
The ban on trail hunting is an attack on rural people. Livelihoods are at stake. Yet the government persists with a culture war on the countryside.
Jobs will be lost, businesses will suffer. That was the message from hunt staff and rural people in North Yorkshire.
Respond to the consultation. It takes seconds ➡️ https://www.countryside-alliance.org/trail-hunting-consultation-2026
30/05/2026
“Research consistently shows that magpies are opportunistic predators that take eggs, nestlings and small birds, particularly impacting songbirds during the breeding season.
“For farmland and woodland bird populations to recover, we both have to improve habitat and reduce predation.”
“UK magpies’ numbers doubled in the 20 years up to 1990, but the widespread adoption of trapping halted population growth and has kept numbers under control since.”
Tim Bonner, our chief executive, argues a crackdown on magpie trapping will harm vulnerable songbirds⬇️
‘Labour crackdown on magpie trapping will harm vulnerable songbirds’ Rural campaigners say sweeping ban could trigger 50pc collapse in struggling bird populations
27/05/2026
Breaking: Northern Ireland’s Justice Minister has announced that controversial proposals to dramatically increase fi****ms licensing fees have been ditched, following a campaign by Countryside Alliance Ireland.
Gary McCartney, Director of Countryside Alliance Ireland, said:
“Lawful fi****ms ownership is an essential part of life in many rural communities. We are pleased the Justice Minister has listened to our concerns on this occasion. Bad proposals that harm our countryside must always be challenged robustly”.⬇️
Countryside Alliance victory over Stormont licensing fee hikes The Justice Minister has announced that controversial proposals to dramatically increase fi****ms licensing fees in Northern Ireland have been ditched, following fierce backlash from the rural community.
It was fantastic to celebrate the best of Scottish rural businesses at our Scottish Countryside Alliance Awards finals last week.
Congratulations to all the businesses, and best of luck to the finalists who will be going on to the Grand Finals at the House of Lords in July! 🎉
27/05/2026
The RSPB's latest report is yet another example of the group pursuing its anti-shooting agenda.
Rather than relentlessly attacking game shooting, the RSPB should be welcoming the £500m worth of conservation work and £3.3bn that it contributes each year.
Livery yards are just one of the many rural businesses that could be seriously affected by a potential trail hunting ban.
For many yards, hunts provide vital income and help support jobs, horse welfare, farriers, feed suppliers, transport companies, and countless other small businesses connected to rural life.
This isn’t just about one activity - it’s about protecting an entire community and way of life.
Stand with us and help protect rural businesses by signing the e-lobby today. Your support matters. 🐴🇬🇧 https://www.countryside-alliance.org/trail-hunting-consultation-2026
🚨Breaking: Countryside Alliance Ireland fight on!
John Blair’s Hunting with Dogs Bill was today (26 May) voted through by the Assembly at its second reading, despite stark warnings from NI’s former Attorney General that the legislation would be devastating for rural communities.
It was patently obvious during the debate today that many MLAs supporting this Bill hadn’t taken the time to understand it. This is a shockingly poor way to legislate. The people of Northern Ireland deserve better.
Countryside Alliance Ireland (CAI) will continue to press MLAs to reject this unjustified and indiscriminate legislation at the next stage. The case against is clear. Put simply, it cannot stand up to serious scrutiny.
The countryside will be watching closely. Rural people will not forget those using the rural way of life as a political football.
CAI will fight this appalling Bill through to the very end.
Countryside Alliance Ireland (CAI) has been at Stormont today, warning politicians and the media of the dangers John Blair’s Hunting with Dogs bill poses to not only the countryside, but every dog owner.
A vote will be held today by MLAs on the bill’s future. CAI will be fighting this terrible legislation through to the very end.
There’s still time to lobby your MLA. It takes seconds. Click here➡️ https://www.countryside-alliance.org/reject-john-blairs-hunting-with-dogs-bill
Be in no doubt, Countryside Alliance Ireland will be fighting this appalling bill to the end.
A huge response to our recent programme! We spent the day meeting men and women who depend on trail hunting for their livelihoods.
Since the programme aired on GB News yesterday, lots of people have responded to oppose the government’s proposed ban on the activity. Thank you!
People can see the government’s toxic culture war against rural people for what it is: a distraction.
You too can oppose the ban. It takes seconds➡️ https://www.countryside-alliance.org/trail-hunting-consultation-2026
“You just look at the village itself, we’ve got no school left, we’ve got no shop. We’re the only local pub still surviving, and we’ve got the hunt, which is a social gathering. We’re like the last man standing”.
A ban on trail hunting would have a devastating impact on the rural economy with jobs directly at risk and many more impacted.
With less than a month until the consultation to ban trail hunting ends, we took GB News to North Yorkshire to meet staff at the Bedale Hunt kennels, as well as a local pub manager and a vet.
A really important watch which we are proud to have worked on. Thank you to everybody involved and especially the team at .
It takes seconds to oppose the ban on trail hunting➡️ https://www.countryside-alliance.org/trail-hunting-consultation-2026
23/05/2026
Tonight, everyone at the Countryside Alliance would like to wish the Hawkstone Farmers Choir the very best of luck in the semi-final of Britain’s Got Talent! 🎶⭐
The choir proudly represents so many people from the farming and trail hunting community, and it’s fantastic to see rural voices and the countryside celebrated on such a huge stage.
We’ll be cheering them on every step of the way and hope the whole countryside gets behind them tonight.
Good luck, Hawkstone Farmers Choir - we will be voting for you! 👏🐴🚜
You can support the choir and cast your vote using the link in the post below
📢“Leave the countryside alone”.
The government seems obsessed with picking on rural people to distract from real problems: from farmers, to those in hunt service, gamekeepers and rural businesses. The government needs to to drop the culture war and start delivering for rural communities.
Oppose the trail hunting ban. It takes seconds ➡️ https://www.countryside-alliance.org/trail-hunting-consultation-2026
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