Growing support for Trust's plans with MPs

FURTHER hope has been given to anglers wanting to get out fishing today, as an increasing number of MPs come forward to back the Angling Trust’s ‘When We Fish Again’ report.

In an article in today’s Daily Telegraph, a group of both Conservative and Labour MPs have sent a letter saying they support proposals to lift restrictions on low risk activities such as angling.

On Friday, Trust boss Jamie Cook called for anglers to contact their MP to rally further support, to which some 5000 anglers responded.

Perhaps one of the most recognisable names who has shown support, is former Liberal Democrats leader, Tim Farron, who said:

“I agree that this most solitary and relaxing of sports should be among the first considered.

“I am pleased to confirm that I have written to the Minister for the Cabinet Office of the United Kingdom to ask that the Government consider these sensible guidelines.”

The next review of restrictions is set to take place on May the 7th. Will anglers be coming out of lockdown?

To read the full Daily Telegraph article, click here.

To read the Angling Trust’s ‘When We Fish Again’ report, click here.