UK

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.

Parliament’s Strangers’ Bar, a favoured haunt of MPs and parliamentary staff, is to reopen following an allegation of drink spiking in January
Parliament’s Strangers’ Bar, a favoured haunt of MPs and parliamentary staff, is to reopen following an allegation of drink spiking in January (John Walton/PA)
By Christopher McKeon, PA Political Correspondent