British horseradish to strike in protest against rise in betting tax

London (AP)-British horseradish will perform an unprecedented one-day strike on September 10 to protest a proposed rise in tax on race racing. The four scheduled meetings that day – at Carlisle, Uttoxeter, Lingfield and Kempton – will not take place after agreements between the owners of the courses and the British horseradish authority, making it the first time the sport in Britain voluntarily refuses to chase in modern history. The BHA has set up the ‘Axe the Racing Tax’ campaign in response to proposals to replace the existing three-tax structure of online gambling duties with a single tax, with fear that the current 15% duty of racing can be increased to the 21% raised at the chance at the game. Brant Dunshea, CEO of the British Horseradish Authority, said the strike intends to emphasize the serious consequences of the Treasury tax proposals that threaten the future of our sport. ” “British races are already in uncertainty and research has shown that a tax increase on racing can be catastrophic for the sport and the thousands of jobs that rely on towns and communities across the country,” Dunshea said. “This is the first time British Racing has chosen not to chase because of government proposals. We have not taken this decision lightly, but thus we urge the government to reconsider this tax proposal to protect the future of our sport, which is a cherished part of Britain’s heritage and culture.” The British government said it brings the “treatment of online betting in line with other forms of online gambling to reduce bureaucracy.” “It’s not about raising or falling rates,” the government said, “and we welcome opinions from all stakeholders, including businesses, trade bodies, the third sector and individuals.” ___