Paramedics called to House of Lords after 'peer collapses outside main chamber' - patient taken to hospital

Reports of a collapse

Paramedics have rushed to the House of Lords after a peer reportedly collapsed outside the main chamber. The incident occurred this evening in the Prince's Chamber, an anteroom next to where members debate.

Emergency response

The London Ambulance Service was called at 6.38pm to the Palace of Westminster and sent multiple resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic, an incident response officer, a medic in a fast response car, a clinical team manager, and a paramedic on a motorcycle. The patient was treated at the scene before being taken to the hospital as a priority.

Confirmation from House of Lords

The House of Lords press office confirmed that medical staff are attending to the incident in the Prince's Chamber.

Debate continues

Despite the emergency, peers inside the chamber continued to debate the crisis in Israel and Gaza.

More updates to follow.