Attenborough: “Marvellous ideals make the pulse quicken in this age of squabbling”

While politicians debate Brexit, the presenter warns of melting ice.

While divides over Brexit raged in the Commons last night, Sir David Attenborough called for a more collaborative approach to the world’s problems.

The 92-year-old seemed weary of current politics as he addressed the annual reception for the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology.

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