The Scottish National Party had announced its
allegiance with Labour to oppose Tory MPs' proposal to amend and 'relax'
foxhunting law in the country.
In England and Wales, foxhunting is legal only if two
dogs are used. Foxhunting is widely considered illegal in the country. As
pro-foxhunting groups lobby for their interest, many rallied against the
proposal, including several well-known celebrities.
These include Ricky Gervais, Stella McCarthy and Queen
Guitarist Brian May.
In a poll by the Telegraph.co.uk, about 74 per cent of
the population believe that foxhunting should not be made legal. Only about 20
per cent were in favour of the amendments.
This is also the first time Scotland will vote for an
issue that does not involve the country directly.
Meanwhile, 50 Tory rebels may join SNP to stop the
amendment of the foxhunting law. Protesters say that foxhunting is cruel and a
sport belonging to the "dark ages."
According to Labour Shadow Scottish Minister Ian
Murray, the UK Prime Minister David Cameron is "cackhanded" in his
handling of the English Votes For English Laws plan. He also stressed that while
he is glad that the SNP is supportive of the compassionate issue, they need to
differentiate the two issues.
