The leader of the House of Commons, Lucy Powell, emphasized security concerns over closing all bars on the parliamentary estate, particularly following a recent alleged spiking incident at the Strangers' Bar. Powell supports the reopening of the bar after a thorough review, stressing that the absence of secure venues could leave MPs and their staff vulnerable when drinking in nearby pubs. She noted the importance of maintaining security measures, indicating significant investment in ensuring safety within the estate amid concerns of potential attacks on parliament members.
She warned that MPs and their aides would be less well protected should they be forced to drink in pubs away from the estate.
We spend a lot of money keeping the whole estate secure and everybody on the estate secure.
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