Politics · 8 hours ago
More Asbestos Found in Parliament as Repair Decision Looms
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Surveys have uncovered hundreds more asbestos items inside Parliament, taking the known total above 1,650, up 500 since 2021, despite 700 being removed. The finding piles pressure on MPs to approve a long-delayed refurbishment that could cost up to £40bn and take 61 years. A Commons committee warns each year of delay adds £420m and risks a devastating fire. Officials say most is low risk.
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