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    U.K. Parliament’s Bar to Close as Police Probe Spiked Drinks

    A bar inside Britain’s Parliament is being closed after allegations of a drink being spiked, The Guardian reported. Strangers’ Bar, which offers subsidized drinks to members of Parliament, staff and visitors inside the Palace of Westminster, had already become notorious for drunken behavior. On Jan. 7, a parliamentary researcher reported to the staff that her drink had been tampered with, Politico reported earlier this week. On Wednesday, Metropolitan Police told Politico they were investigating the incident but hadn’t made any arrests. Starting next Monday, the bar will close for a safety review. “The safety of everyone on the estate remains a key priority of both houses,” a spokesperson for the House of Commons told The Guardian. The drinking culture at Westminster has come under fire in recent years, with one watchdog group calling it a “frequent factor” in cases of workplace harassment and abuse. Some members of Parliament even reportedly leave their drinks unattended at the bar while they go vote, then return to them after. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Politico that particular habit was “clearly… not sensible” and described the spiked drink as “incredibly concerning.”

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    Isle of discombobulation Joe 90's Avatar
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    A den of enequity serving subsided drinks 24/7 to a shower of freeloaders and wronguns, what could possibly go wrong.

    They've even had mass brawls in there in the past.

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    Thailand Expat misskit's Avatar
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    It’s odd for alcohol to be served in a government building, let alone cheap alcohol. Is this common in the UK?

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    ^ I agree. I'd vote to close it down permanently.

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    Coincidentally Russians caught in private parts of the Palace a friend who help restore the bdg said security was extremely thorough vetting outside contractors for HoL back in 1990s.

    Russian diplomats accessed private area of UK parliament ...


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    https://www.theguardian.com › politics › jan › russian-...2 days ago — The Russian ambassador, diplomats and officials based at the embassy in London have been banned from visiting parliament since 2022






    Perhaps the really were Moscow Mules or MOLES!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Neverna View Post
    ^ I agree. I'd vote to close it down permanently.
    Tbf the building would make a damn fine Spoooonns.

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