Original sentence: Pro-hunters believe that that there is a popular perception in the UK that Hunting is elitist and costly, only accessible to wealthy aristocrats.They claim that this view is held by and motivates a large part of the anti-hunt lobby, above and beyond any welfare issues
Edited sentence: Pro-hunters state that this view is held by and motivates a large part of the anti-hunt lobby, above and beyond any welfare issues.There is a popular perception in the UK that Hunting is elitist and costly, only accessible to wealthy aristocrats