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I need 10 fox-friendly people in Makerfield…

PROTECT THE WILD

MAY 18READ IN APP

Hi everyone,

I have a slightly unusual request.

As some of you may remember, during the Scottish elections I stood dressed as a giant gannet bird to raise awareness about the brutal Guga hunt.

Well… I may be about to do something similar again.

The government’s public consultation on banning trail hunting closes on the very same day as the upcoming Makerfield by-election. After years of promises, warm words and political hesitation, I think it’s time to make a bit of noise and remind politicians that people have not forgotten about hunting.

So yes, there is a very real possibility I’m about to stand in the election dressed as a fox.

This would not be about becoming an MP. It would be about using what is likely to become one of the most heavily watched and widely discussed by-elections in British electoral history to force wildlife protection, fox hunting and the government’s promises back into the national spotlight.

If Andy Burnham wins the seat, it is highly likely he will become the Prime Minister. 

And that creates an opportunity.

An opportunity to make sure the issue of illegal hunting is not ignored, brushed aside or quietly forgotten yet again.

To officially appear on the ballot paper, I need 10 people from the Makerfield constituency who are registered to vote there and willing to sign a nomination form.

That’s all it is:

• no campaigning obligations
• no volunteering
• no financial commitment

Just a signature to help get a fox onto the ballot paper.

To make things easy, I would come directly to you, wherever you are in the constituency.

If you live anywhere within the Makerfield constituency — including Ashton-in-Makerfield, Bryn, Golborne, Hindley, Orrell, Abram, Winstanley or surrounding areas — and would be willing to help, please email:

makerfield@protectthewild.org.uk

with:

• your name
• postcode
• and contact number.

British democracy may be about to get slightly stranger 🙂

RobLIKECOMMENTRESTACK

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