Prime Minister insists badger cull is 'right policy'
A CULL of badgers aimed at tackling the spread of TB in cattle is the "right policy" David Cameron has insisted.
The Prime Minister argued the issue had been "dodged and ducked" for years.
And while opponents of the controversial move could protest, they did not have the right to intimidate.
It comes after the Government gave the go-ahead to two pilot culls in Gloucestershire and Somerset.
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Campaigners are angry over the Government's decision to push ahead with a cull of badgers, which they claim will not have a significant effect in reducing the disease and want the focus to be shifted on to vaccination.
Speaking at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, where there was a vocal demonstration by anti-cull campaigners,
Mr Cameron added: "I believe this is the right policy for healthy badgers as well as healthy cattle.
"There shouldn't be intimidation.
"They (opponents) have a right to protest but don't have a right to intimidate."
Comments
by gallopingbear
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 11:19AM
“Can we also see Mr Cameron in Gloucestershire ensuring there is support to those farmers who are proceeding with the cull, who are suffering intimidation and threats from activists?
I have a feeling that councils will turn a blind eye.”
by Zindafud
Tuesday, October 09 2012, 11:03AM
“Cull badgers - I'd rather see a cull of politicians - and not limited to Gloucestershire and Somerset. ;-)”
by stormkettle
Monday, October 08 2012, 10:29PM
“Why does 'Call me Dave' suggest that killing healthy badgers is the right policy to achieve healthy badgers.
That's the same ridiculous remark that Environment secretary; Owen 'I kept pet badgers' Paterson, made.
They appear to pretend to care about badgers, but actually just want them killed.”
by eyeopener
Monday, October 08 2012, 7:35PM
“Are we talking of the same DAVID Cameron who insists there is still life in controversial plans that would see the Forest of Dean annex Gloucester city centre despite the Liberal Democrats pulling their support?
Oh well if it is him, he must be right? P'raps not!”
by Witchinana
Monday, October 08 2012, 7:10PM
“Cameron is wrong, too idle to read the science himself, is afraid of farmers.....and he hunts, so he will hardly disagree. This has to have a mass protest as he is ignoring public feeling, as is MOST of the press”
by Bonkim2003
Sunday, October 07 2012, 10:58PM
“Being populist is easy - hard to stand up to reason from those responsible.”
by NDJMILLER
Sunday, October 07 2012, 10:36PM
“Hmm, just like the following right policies...
The plan to destroy buzzard nests to protect pheasants.
Capping tax relief on charitable donations.
Charging VAT on pasties.
Selling off state-owned woodland.
The decision to buy the take-off version of the joint strike fighter.
The commitment to cutting net immigration.
The awarding of the West coast rail franchise to First Group.
The list of u-turns goes on and on. We all know by now that Cameron and his chums wouldn't know a "right" policy if it came up and slapped them in the face.”
by mrsbrock22
Sunday, October 07 2012, 8:32PM
“Just for the record I think you have just committed political suicide Mr Cameron. The Prime Minister is supposed to at least pretend to respect the views of the voters remember what happened to Gordon Brown?!
This is a stupid policy, even killing EVERY badger in the 'Kill zones' , which WE KNOW is the intention, WILL NOT stop the spread of Bovine Tb !
YOU know , WE know it, THE FARMERS know it - one lie too many! STOP THE CULL !”
by fischadler
Sunday, October 07 2012, 8:17PM
“Weasly words Ca moron. Badgers will come and bite you on the backside one day.”
by fischadler
Sunday, October 07 2012, 8:03PM
“Badger wins Countryfile photo competition. David Cameron came last.”