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Greyhound racing set to be banned in Wales

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Wednesday, 19 February, 2025
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Valley Greyhound Stadium - Ystrad Mynach

Commenting on the news that Wales is set to become the first nation in the UK to ban Greyhound racing, James Evans MS said:

“I am very disappointed to see the Welsh Government will be banning greyhound racing across Wales. The NHS is in crisis, schools are struggling, and grassroots sport is on its knees across Wales, and they think the answer is to ban greyhound racing! 

“This isn’t about animal welfare, some of the groups pushing this exist just to ban things people enjoy and chip away at our heritage. Today it’s greyhound racing, what’s next on their list to cancel?

“The fun police won’t stop here, once they’ve banned this, they’ll be coming for the next thing people enjoy!”

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