Rats, fires and floods: why Parliament is falling down

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🗓️ 30 August 2023

⏱️ 39 minutes

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It is the symbol of Britain’s democracy and it is falling into decay. The Palace of Westminster needs extensive – and expensive – repairs. But are MPs ready to do what it takes to save it?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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0:00.0	This is the Guardian.
0:07.1	Today, it's nearing the end of MPs' summer holidays,
0:11.2	and they'll be returning to the grandeur of the Palace of Westminster.
0:15.7	A place that, below the surface, is riddled with rats
0:20.1	and at constant risk of fire and floods.
0:23.5	We take you inside the bowels of democracy.

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