Strangers’ bar in parliament to close after alleged spiking incident
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House of Commons spokesperson says bar will close while security and safety are reviewed. Parliament’s Strangers’ bar will close from Monday while security and safety arrangements are reviewed after an alleged spiking incident, a House of Commons spokesperson has said.
“Strangers’ bar will close from Monday January 20 while security and safety arrangements are reviewed,” the spokesperson said. They added: “The safety of everyone on the estate remains a key priority of both houses.”. Police are investigating the alleged spiking. They received reports of an incident in the Palace of Westminster at around 6.30pm on 7 January.