Holyrood to vote on ending greyhound racing a day after Wales passes ban

Holyrood is to vote on Wednesday on a Bill to ban greyhound racing in Scotland, with the vote coming the day after the Senedd in Wales backed a ban on the sport there (David Davies/PA) - (PA)

Westminster’s newest MP has urged Holyrood to vote to “end greyhound racing for good”.

Green MP Hannah Spencer was speaking as MSPs prepare to vote on a Bill introduced by Scottish Green Mark Ruskell, and she added that England should now “follow the lead” on the issue.