Houses of Parliament

The Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster, serves as the meeting place for the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom – the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Recent news highlights its significance as a focal point for public demonstrations and political action. A large anti-far-right march recently converged in London, while protests concerning student loan repayments occurred directly outside the building. The statue of Winston Churchill, located outside the Houses of Parliament, was recently vandalized with graffiti, sparking arrests and public debate. Furthermore, the Houses of Parliament are indirectly linked to debates surrounding assisted dying, as a similar bill in England and Wales is currently being scrutinized by the House of Lords, while Jersey has approved such a bill. Finally, a report has revealed that the restoration of the crumbling Palace of Westminster could cost £40bn and take up to 61 years, raising concerns about accountability and expense.