Heavy scaffolding has been erected around the Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, during ongoing renovations to the Tower and the Houses of Parliament. AFP PHOTO / Chris J Ratcliffe
Heavy scaffolding has been erected around the Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, during ongoing renovations to the Tower and the Houses of Parliament. AFP PHOTO / Chris J Ratcliffe

Europe

Risk of death in crumbling Parliament prompts MPs to vote to relocate

A multi-billion pound refurbishment is needed to make the heart of democracy in the UK safe again

Sanya Burgess

February 01, 2018