Legendary bar under investigation
Parliament's iconic Stranger's Bar has been closed following claims of spiking, with a female parliamentary staffer alerting the Met Police after suspecting her drink had been tampered with.
Security review ordered
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has ordered the closure of the venue and a security review to be conducted after the alleged incident on January 7, just days after MPs returned from their Christmas break.
History of controversy
Strangers' Bar, a popular drinking spot in the Palace of Westminster, has been the scene of past controversies, including a well-known incident involving then-Labour MP Eric Joyce being removed by police after a drunken altercation.
Investigation ongoing
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that the victim is receiving support from officers, with no arrests made at this stage.
