LORD ASHCROFT: Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds must now help me ban lion-hunting trophies

For years, I have been deeply concerned about the plight of lions in South Africa. Specifically, I have lobbied for an end to the barbaric captive-bred lion industry.  Last summer I published Unfair Game, in which I exposed the horrifying truth about what it really involves. Captive-lion breeding operates under the umbrella of the respectable … Read more

LORD ASHCROFT: Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds must now help me ban lion-hunting trophies

For years, I have been deeply concerned about the plight of lions in South Africa. Specifically, I have lobbied for an end to the barbaric captive-bred lion industry.  Last summer I published Unfair Game, in which I exposed the horrifying truth about what it really involves. Captive-lion breeding operates under the umbrella of the respectable … Read more

Lester Piggott sells trophies from his 4,493 career wins and memorabilia for £112,000 at auction 

Champion jockey Lester Piggott, 84, sells trophies from his 4,493 career wins and memorabilia including racing goggles and riding cap for £112,000 at auction He had expected to earn 80,000 from the sale of the 70 trophies and other items The auction also featured trophies won by his father Keith and grandfather Ernie  Auctioneer Graham … Read more

Lester Piggott sells trophies from his 4,493 career wins and memorabilia for £112,000 at auction 

Champion jockey Lester Piggott, 84, sells trophies from his 4,493 career wins and memorabilia including racing goggles and riding cap for £112,000 at auction He had expected to earn 80,000 from the sale of the 70 trophies and other items The auction also featured trophies won by his father Keith and grandfather Ernie  Auctioneer Graham … Read more

Boris Becker ‘failed to hand over trophies to settle his debts’

Boris Becker, 52, ‘did NOT hand over his 1985 Wimbledon men’s singles cup and other trophies to settle his debts when he declared himself bankrupt in 2017’, court hears Becker, 52, is accused of failing to hand over trophies so they could be sold  Trophies listed on 28-count indictment include 1985 Wimbledon men’s title  He … Read more

Champion jockey Lester Piggott, 84, puts 70 trophies from his 4,493 career wins up for auction

Champion jockey Lester Piggott, 84, puts 70 trophies from his 4,493 career wins up for auction to raise £80,000 to fund his retirement Lester Piggott, 84, has put 70 trophies and personal items up for auction Auctioneer Graham Budd said Mr Piggott was having a major clear out  His 1957 and 1960 Epsom Derby winner’s … Read more