Asked if the Prime Minister had a view about the behaviour the pro-hunting protestors last night, the PMOS said the Prime Minister believed that the place to resolve this issue was in Parliament through the normal democratic process.

Inside the Commons, Rural Affairs Minister Alun Michael told legislators of a "serious disturbance" outside the main entrance. He urged those involved to respect the right of Parliament to decide on the issue. Canada.

Carla Passino and Arabella Youens. Coverage of the hunting community gathering in London's Hyde Park to demonstrate against the Government's proposal to ban stag hunting and hare coursing.

Ben Russell and Matthew Beard. Mr Michael appealed to MPs to support the principles of the Bill, arguing that it was "tough but fair" and provided a practical and principled way of dealing with hunting.

While this is not exactly a riot, such a protest does little to suggest the Government is handling the countryside debate well. UK.

The battle, seemingly obscure, symbolizes crucial fault lines in British society, pitting rich versus poor, town versus country. USA.

"The people need to know that we mean what we say, we want to be listened to and we want the town people to leave us alone in the country, to live our lives according to our moral decisions," one protester said. South Africa.

Alison Hardie. Nearly 700 officers from the Metropolitan Police struggled to keep control over nearly 2,300 protesters. Scotland, UK.

Although pro-hunt demonstrators previously have marched in large numbers in the capital, their protests usually are quiet and peaceful, counting on sheer numbers for impact. But on Monday, the growing crowd turned unruly and protesters and police pushed and shoved outside the gates of Parliament. USA.