Closing Parliament bars could risk MPs' safety, says minister
Commons leader Lucy Powell says she is open to debate about bars in Parliament but they serve a purpose.
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Schools could close for freezing winter weather
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Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote could pose greater security risks, experts say
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Parliament bar closed after alleged spiking incident
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England’s roads are a ‘national embarrassment’, MPs say
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