NIMBY Rishi Sunak and the penguins: Quirky art installation pops up on Hastings beach

Political penguins have appeared next to a cut-out of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in a pop-up art installation on an English beach - having a clear dig at the Government’s immigration policy.

The art installation featuring penguins in a rubber dinghy has appeared on the beach at Hastings. Hastings Pier shared this picture of the quirky creation that not only features life-jacket wearing penguins but a cut out of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak holding up a bag with the word NIMBY on it.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the political penguins have appeared on Hastings beachplaceholder image
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the political penguins have appeared on Hastings beach

There is also a signpost with directions to Antarctica, Heathrow, Rwanda and Gatwick.

It appeared this morning, close to the pier. A spokesperson for the Pier said: “We have seen some incredible artwork pop up around the beach over the years and this is the latest.”

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