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Parliament has reversed the sale of alcohol on its premises and has decided to follow the 10 pm curfew imposed on all pubs, bars and restaurants.
Initially, The Times reported that the licensed premises on the estate could remain open after the deadline because they were counted as “work canteens” for politicians who worked late into the night.
But the news sparked a strong backlash, with MPs describing the move as “outrageous”, “pointless” and “appalling”.
George Freeman, a former Conservative minister, warned: “This sort of thing is what discredits parliament.”
And another source told Sky News that he was “deaf,” given the new rule for hotel companies in England and Wales which came into effect last week.
The parliamentary authorities then decided that the alcohol “will not be sold after 10 pm”.
They added that the catering facilities will remain open later when discussions continue later “to serve food for those still working.”
There are many bars dotted around the property for Westminster workers, but they closed when the coronavirus pandemic broke out.
However, The Times reported that five – the Members’ Dining Room, Closing, Smoking Room, Terrace Pavilion and Pugin Room – have started serving drinks again.
