What are Parliament's bars really like?
Drink is part of the fabric of the place, but the drinking dens of Parliament are not what you might imagine.The bars ...
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The safety of everyone on the estate remains a key priority of both Houses’, a House of Commons spokesperson said ...
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What are Parliament's bars really like?
The closure of Strangers' bar, in the House of Commons ... This is pretty cheap for central London. Similar drinks at pubs within easy walking distance of Parliament, such as the Red Lion ...
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Concerns flagged to CQC go months with no response because of backlogs, MPs told
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