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Public banned from Commons chamber after hidden phone found

Public banned from Commons chamber after hidden phone found

The UK Parliament has imposed a temporary ban on the public's access to the Commons chamber after a hidden mobile phone was discovered. The ban will remain in effect "until further notice," according to a spokesperson for the UK Parliament. The decision to restrict public access to the chamber comes as an investigation is underway to determine how the phone was hidden and by whom. The spokesperson did not provide additional details about the incident or the reasons behind the temporary ban. This move is likely a precautionary measure to ensure the security and integrity of the parliamentary proceedings. The public's ability to observe the debates and activities in the Commons chamber is an important aspect of the democratic process, and the temporary ban may be lifted once the investigation is completed and appropriate measures are taken to address the security concern.

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