British horseracing has taken the unprecedented step to protest the government's 'tax grab' plans that threaten the future of the sport, with the whole industry downing tools and going on strike British horseracing is on strike on Wednesday

British horseracing will strike on Wednesday for the first time in its modern history. ‌

The entire industry in the UK will down tools in fury against the government's 'tax grab' plans that threatens the future of racing in the country. Rachel Reeves' attempts to fill a £51billion hole in public finances have seen the Chancellor of the Exchequer propose hiking racing duty from 15 per cent to 21 per cent ‌

In this year's budget, record tax rises were set out across the board, including in the Treasury for a new racing tax, which the spo

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