Feathers fly over motion

LONDON - The British Government faced accusations in parliament yesterday of fostering prejudice against pigeons.

LONDON - The British Government faced accusations in parliament yesterday of fostering prejudice against pigeons.

Amid calls for the elimination of the famous pigeons in London's Trafalgar Square, a Commons motion has been tabled insisting: "Hands off these intelligent and gentle creatures." The motion is sponsored by Mr Tony Banks, Labour MP for Newhani North West.

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