LONDON :Jockeys in white silks lined up outside parliament in central London on Wednesday, the first protest by the racing industry as it fights against a government proposal which could see taxes on online horse racing bets increased.

The measure, dubbed the "racing tax" by critics, could come as part of a proposal by the Treasury to bring existing online betting duties into one single rate.

But racing leaders say it poses an existential threat to their industry, costing jobs and livelihoods.

Having taken the unprecedented move to voluntarily cancel racing in Britain for the first time in its history, over 200 jockeys, trainers, and industry representatives met in Westminster to voice their concerns.

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