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Green MP Hannah Spencer criticises Labour over greyhound racing comments

politicsApr 18, 2026261,941

Green MP Hannah Spencer accused Labour minister Lisa Nandy of 'continuously offending people' by saying working-class people 'don't care about dogs or each other' during a debate over greyhound racing. Spencer, WHO won the Gorton and Denton by-election in February and owns four rescue greyhounds, called Nandy's comment 'a caricature' and 'very offensive'. Spencer said working-class people are 'fed up with gambling companies being able to wreak havoc in people’s lives', framing her defence of greyhound tracks around concerns about gambling harm.

Key Highlights

Hannah Spencer said Lisa Nandy 'continuously offends people' about dogs.
Spencer won the Gorton and Denton by-election in February.
Spencer keeps four rescue greyhounds.
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