"Hannah Spencer stated, 'Lisa Nandy just continuously offends people by saying that working-class people don't care about dogs or each other. It is a caricature and it is very offensive.'"
"Spencer added, 'Working-class people are fed up with gambling companies being able to wreak havoc in people's lives.'"
"Lisa Nandy remarked, 'We appreciate the joy that it brings to many, many people in our country and the economic contribution that it makes.'"
"Between 2018 and 2023, 2,700 greyhounds died and more than 26,500 injuries to greyhounds were recorded."
Hannah Spencer criticized Labour for mischaracterizing working-class attitudes towards greyhound racing, asserting that many working-class individuals are concerned about the negative impacts of gambling. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy defended the gambling industry, stating it brings joy and economic benefits. Spencer, who owns rescue greyhounds, expressed offense at the notion that working-class people do not care about dogs. The greyhound racing industry has a history of causing injuries and deaths among dogs, with significant numbers reported between 2018 and 2023.
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