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New House of Lords front door that cost almost £10 million does not work
- The House of Lords debated yesterday the nearly £9.6 million cost of a new front door at the Peers' Entrance that does not work properly.
- The door upgrade began in 2023 following a 2017 security review after the Westminster terror attack, with costs rising due to heritage issues and maintaining access during works.
- Peers criticised the door as a 'complete white elephant and a disaster' that requires permanent staff to open and remains inaccessible for disabled members.
- Baroness Smith acknowledged that although the cost was substantial, the more concerning issue was that the door still does not function properly, while Lord Howell cautioned that Parliament is losing money due to the need for staff to operate it manually.
- Officials confirmed that repairs to address the door’s problems are currently in progress without additional public expenditure, although it remains uncertain whether the door will function as intended in the future.
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Stephen Dixon hits out at House of Lords for 'ridiculously expensive' purchase: 'We have no money!'
GB News host Stephen Dixon launched a scathing attack on the House of Lords this morning over their costly new front door, declaring "we have no money at all" whilst criticising the purchase
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