The chilling sound of hounds in cry having picked up a fox scent was played across central London today as campaigners from the UK’s most influential animal welfare organisations converged on Westminster.

Representatives from the Time for Change Coalition Against Hunting handing in an open letter to the National Parks England head office in London.

An anti-foxhunting coalition made up of animal welfare and environmental organisations has been officially launched.

Led by the League Against Cruel Sports the Time for Change Coalition Against Hunting will lobby for stronger hunting laws to protect wildlife.

Leading animal welfare organisations join forces to launch the Time for Change Coalition Against Hunting.