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Police probe drink ‘spiking’ incident in UK parliament bar
- Police are investigating a report of drink spiking in the Houses of Parliament, which was reported by a parliamentary researcher to bar staff on January 7.
- The alleged incident occurred in the Strangers' Bar, a venue open to MPs and their guests, at around 6:30 PM.
- Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned spiking as a serious crime and emphasized the government's commitment to combat violence against women and girls.
- The Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme criticized the drinking culture in Parliament, stating it is a frequent factor in complaints and breaches of conduct.
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There is a top-secret bar in the British Parliament that only MPs have access to. Despite the security measures, there is likely to be an incident involving drugs or knockout drops. The bar is now closed for the time being.
UK parliament bar to shut as police probe drink spiking incident
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s parliament will shut a bar popular with lawmakers from Monday as it reviews its security arrangements following an alleged drink spiking incident that police are investigating. Strangers’ Bar, located in the Palace of Westminster, is one of several bars in the parliamentary estate. Open to members of parliament, their guests and some grades of parliamentary staff, the bar is among the most popular places for lawmaker…
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