Angling Trust Secures Reassurance From RSPCA Over Anti-Angling Claims

[FishingMagic]

Following a number of reports in the national press that changes to the governance structure of the RSPCA could see the animal welfare charity fall under the influence of a ‘hardline anti angling faction’, the Angling Trust has secured a clear commitment from the charity that the rumours are ‘totally baseless’ and that the charity ‘has no plans to campaign for a ban on angling‘.

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[Peter Jacobs]

Notwithstanding these assurances there is a real need for the Angling Trust to be constantly vigilant as the RSPB Board changes progress . . . . especially noting the nine years term of service for these new positions . . . .