Attenborough 'wrong' on aid
Sir David Attenborough is "wrong" for his comments on aid where he said it was "barmy" attempting to solve famine in Africa by sending bags of flour, Oxfam said.
Tory councillor attacks 'silly old fart' Attenborough
A Conservative councillor has caused outrage on Twitter after he said he wished "silly old fart" Sir David Attenborough would "take a one-way trip to Switzerland".
He posted the comments after the naturalist said sending food aid to countries enduring famine was "barmy":
Cllr Phil Taylor, who represents a ward in Ealing in west London later blogged that it was "an off the cuff, ironic comment" and "if David Attenborough is unhappy I am sorry."
He added that he was "frustrated" that the broadcaster used his 'national treasure' status to promote controversial views over population control.
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