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UK Parliament at risk of 'catastrophic failure' due to delayed restoration

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The Parliament of the United Kingdom faces a significant risk of catastrophic failure, including a fire similar to the one at Notre Dame, due to ongoing delays in its restoration. MPs have highlighted critical issues such as crumbling masonry, outdated electrical systems, frequent leaks, and high asbestos levels within the Palace of Westminster. The extensive renovation required is estimated to cost billions of pounds, but a decision on how to proceed has been stalled for years. AI

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UK Parliament at risk of 'catastrophic failure' due to delayed restoration

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Centuries-old UK parliament risks ‘catastrophic failure’ over delayed revamp

    Britain’s centuries-old parliament is at risk of a “Notre Dame-like” fire or other catastrophe if lawmakers continue to put off a major restoration project, MPs warned on Wednesday. Crumbling masonry, ageing electrics, frequent leaks and high asbestos levels are some of the probl…

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