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UK Commons Restricts Access After Hidden Phone Discovery
9/6/2025
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- The UK House of Commons has temporarily restricted public access to its main chamber.
- This follows the discovery of a hidden mobile phone during a security sweep.
- The phone was found near the front benches before Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday.
- The ban will last "until further notice," as stated by a UK Parliament spokesperson.
- This action addresses ongoing safety concerns in government spaces.
