Lucy Powell, the leader of the House of Commons, suggested that closing all bars within Parliament could lead to increased security problems for MPs, as they might turn to venues outside the estate. Following a drink-spiking incident, bars were temporarily shut for security reviews. Powell supported reopening Parliament's Strangers' Bar contingent on enhanced security measures and expressed willingness to discuss the future of drinking venues in Parliament, but emphasized the importance of having secure drinking options for MPs and staff.
Lucy Powell pointed out that closing parliamentary bars could encourage MPs and staff to seek drinking venues outside the secure parliamentary zone, thus heightening security risks.
Powell emphasized that substantial investments in security would be futile if members of Parliament were pushed to leave the estate for drinks.
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