SENEDD member, Laura Anne Jones has spoken out on trail hunting following several events in Monmouthshire over the festive period.

Trail hunting is where hounds follow a pre-scented trail, usually made from fox urine or a similar animal scent instead of chasing a live animal and it was created after the 2004 fox hunting ban.

Supporters say it plays an important role in sustaining local jobs, supporting farmers, vets and small rural businesses.

On Boxing Day there were several trail hunting events in Monmouthshire. Reform Senedd Member Laura Anne Jones, has spoken on this recent controversial topic.

Reform MS member, Laura Anne Jones has welcomed the large turnout in Usk, Monmouth and Llangybi over the Christmas period, saying it shows the support for drag and trail hunting and the growing frustration in rural Wales.

Senedd Member, Laura Anne Jones, said: “It was fantastic to see so many people out supporting our local hunts over Christmas, standing up for a lawful countryside activity and for rural Wales more broadly.

“I supported the Curre and Llangibby Meets, which I have done my entire life, and it was wonderful to see every generation there to support this countryside tradition.

“Rural communities already face enormous pressures with the rising cost of living, TB, SFS and the cruel family farm tax; banning trail hunting would add challenges faced by those who live and work in our countryside.”