MPs call for release of 15 penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Cross-party group wants environment secretary to urgently examine moving the birds to a facility better aligned with their needs'

A group of 75 MPs are calling for the release of 15 penguins trapped" in a small enclosure without sunlight or fresh air" at the Sea Life London Aquarium.

Housing the 15 gentoo penguins at the attraction on the South Bank was un-British", said the leader of the campaign.