House of Commons bar closes for safety review after drink spiking allegation

The Strangers bar at the House of Commons will close for a safety review following an allegation of drink spiking. The closure, ordered by Speaker Lindsay Hoyle, starts Monday with no reopening date set. The incident involved a woman who reported her drink was tampered with while at the bar on January 7. Police are investigating, and no arrests have been made. This incident adds to ongoing concerns about drink-related harassment in Westminster. Previous allegations have led to calls for stricter measures to ensure safety in the parliamentary environment.