MP: Grey squirrels are Hamas of squirrel world
The DUP’s Jim Shannon made the comparison during a parliamentary debate.
Grey squirrels have been labelled the “Hamas of the squirrel world” by a Member of Parliament.
The DUP’s Jim Shannon compared the animal to the Palestinian militant group, designated a proscribed terror group in the UK, as MPs considered ways to protect red squirrels.
Hamas was responsible for a deadly attack on Israel on October 7.
“The organisation is led by the National Trust Mount Stewart ranger team, and they are in constant contact with local landowners to monitor red squirrels and eradicate any greys that venture in.
“Indeed, the issue is the very presence of grey squirrels – grey squirrels are the Hamas of the squirrel world.”
He went on to suggest there should be “greater integration” between the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and local red squirrel groups in the devolved institutions to ensure they have the “means necessary to preserve and expand the red squirrel species throughout Northern Ireland”.
