The Government should stop behaving like new puritans

In a speech in the House of Lords Nick says that “unforced assaults on rural voters” are both bad policy and bad politics

The unintended consequences of healthcare regulation on racing

Nick warns that a regulatory change to improve healthcare at sporting events could have a damaging impact on racing

SpeechesNick HerbertApril 15, 2026racing

Activists have their sights set on horse racing

In an article in the Daily Telegraph, Nick warns that greyhound racing is already being banned in Wales and Scotland, but animal rights groups want to go further.

ArticlesNick HerbertNovember 14, 2025racing, hunting, countryside alliance, country sports

The new Government must support racing — the UK’s second biggest sport

In the House of Lords Nick calls on the new Government to support the racing and bloodstock industries

SpeechesNick HerbertJuly 30, 2024racing

It’s time the Government stopped harming racing with intrusive meddling

Writing in the Sun, Nick says this major sport should get the poltiical backing it deserves

ArticlesNick HerbertFebruary 23, 2024racing

Nick calls for action to support the racing industry

Nick initiates a debate in the House of Lords to call on the Government to back the horseracing and bloodstock industries.

SpeechesNick HerbertSeptember 14, 2023racing