Bird-brained new Brexit rule threatens pigeon racing across English Channel

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- New post-Brexit animal health regulations could put paid to the time-honoured tradition of pigeon racing across the English ChannelNew post-Brexit animal health regulations could put paid to the time-honoured tradition of pigeon racing across the English Channel.

"These birds are low-risk and are not being imported, only transported then released" said Labour MP John Healey. I think most people were more worried about a hit to the economy than about pigeons, but I do love the story as a way of showing how Brexit has thrown up some rather unusual difficulties...

 

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Ah shame. That does put a damper on the sport. Thank you. 😊

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