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What to do about the mouse-infested and worsening state of the Palace of Westminster?

The Palace of Westminster, which houses Big Ben and the House of Commons, is falling apart. With ...

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15.25 11 Feb 2026


What to do about the mouse-infested and worsening state of the Palace of Westminster?


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15.25 11 Feb 2026


The Palace of Westminster, which houses Big Ben and the House of Commons, is falling apart. With parts of the rodent-infested building complex over a 1000 years old, the troubled iconic UNESCO world heritage site came to light last week when a mouse ran past the Leader of the Opposition during a televised interview. A new report has been published on the path forward. Joining Sean was a man who spends most of his days holed up there  Mark Paul, London correspondent for the Irish Times.


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