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greyhound racing
Coverage of greyhound racing in the Nexus archive.
- Labour 'says working class don't care about dogs' claims new Green MP Hannah Spencer as she backs greyhound racing ban
New Green MP Hannah Spencer accuses Labour of claiming the working class doesn't care about dogs, as she advocates for a ban on greyhound racing. The statement highlights political tensions over animal welfare and class perceptions.
- Green MP: Labour caricatures working-class people over greyhound racing
Green Party MP Hannah Spencer criticizes Labour for stereotyping working-class people by claiming they do not care about greyhound racing. She argues the party is offensive in its portrayal, as greyhound racing is historically linked to working-class culture in areas like the red wall. Labour has no plans to ban the sport in England, unlike Scotland and Wales.