Parliament’s answer to drink spiking allegations? A new, bigger pub

After a parliamentary researcher claimed her drink was spiked in a House of Commons bar, the idea of permanently closing the historic venue was considered, but instead, Commons authorities are now contemplating building a new, larger pub inside parliament. The proposal has been criticized as “beyond parody” and as a misguided focus by some MPs, despite the recent reopening of the Strangers’ bar with added security measures such as CCTV. Plans for the new bar include a bigger space, a circular bar for better views, and the ability to serve food, aiming to address issues like overcrowding in the current venue.

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