Certainly one of parliament’s hottest bars is being closed for safety causes following an alleged spiking incident.
Strangers’ Bar, which has an out of doors terrace overlooking the River Thames, will shut from Monday whereas a evaluation of security preparations is carried out.
It isn’t clear how lengthy the bar will likely be closed, however extra info will likely be offered as soon as the evaluation has concluded.
A Home of Commons spokesperson stated: “Strangers’ Bar will close from Monday 20 January while security and safety arrangements are reviewed. The safety of everyone on the estate remains a key priority of both Houses.”
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First reported to parliamentary authorities, the investigation has now been handed to the Metropolitan Police.
A spokesperson for the Met stated: “Police acquired experiences of an alleged spiking at an institution within the Home of Commons, on Tuesday 7 January at round 6.30pm.
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“The investigation is ongoing and the victim is being supported by officers.
“There have been no arrests at this stage.”
MPs returned to parliament on Monday 6 January following their Christmas break.
Politico reported the alleged incident occurred in Strangers’ Bar, one of many on-site venues on the parliamentary property that serves alcohol.
The alleged sufferer is known to be somebody who works in parliament, however not a politician.
Considerations have resurfaced at varied instances in regards to the serving of alcohol in parliament, with some saying it needs to be banned.
