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Strangers' Bar to re-open in Parliament after drink-spiking allegation

Strangers' Bar in Parliament will reopen on February 24 after being closed since January 20 due to a drink-spiking allegation.
The House of Commons Commission agreed to enhanced security measures, including CCTV and staff training, following a review of safety arrangements.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating the spiking allegation, with no arrests made so far.
Mike Clancy from the Prospect union stated that the introduction of CCTV is an important security measure, highlighting ongoing cultural concerns at Westminster.

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The Independent

MP calls for cultural change as Commons bar set to reopen after alleged spiking

Strangers’ Bar will reopen on February 24 with enhanced security measures including CCTV and extra training for staff.

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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BBC News

Parliament's Strangers' Bar to reopen with CCTV after alleged spiking

Strangers' Bar was shut last month after a woman alleged her drink had been tampered with.

12 days ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Parliament's bar for MPs to reopen with CCTV after spiking allegation

The popular bar, deep inside the Houses of Parliament, closed last month after a female researcher reported having her drink tampered with

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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LBC

MPs bar to reopen with extra security after spiking claims

Parliament's Strangers' Bar will reopen later in February with enhanced security measures including CCTV following an allegation of drink spiking.

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

MPs’ bar to reopen with enhanced security after spiking allegation

Commons authorities have agreed to install CCTV in the Strangers’ Bar and introduce other security measures to deter drink spiking.

12 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Guido Fawkes

Parliament Strangers' Bar Reopening With CCTV and Enhanced Security Measures

Staffers have just been emailed by parliamentary authorities with regard to the temporarily-closed Strangers' Bar. It's opening up... This comes after

12 days ago

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