An inquiry has been initiated after a mobile phone discovered concealed in the House of Commons was allegedly positioned there to emit inappropriate sounds during the prime minister's questions session.
The device was uncovered during a standard check of the chamber on Wednesday.
Authorities stated that they suspect the phone was deliberately placed to interfere with proceedings.
According to reports, the phone had been hidden near the front benches, set to play explicit material while Keir Starmer engaged in his weekly debate with Kemi Badenoch.
A statement from law enforcement read: “On Wednesday 3 September, a mobile phone was located during a routine inspection of the House of Commons chamber. Investigators suspect it was intentionally positioned to disrupt parliamentary business.”
Officials confirmed that the matter is under investigation and that the speaker and clerk of the house have been informed.
A parliamentary spokesperson said: “As a public building, we welcome numerous visitors each week. Ensuring the safety of all who work or visit here is our highest priority, and we maintain thorough security protocols. These include screening visitors and conducting regular checks of public areas.”
“While we cannot discuss specifics, we can confirm that a mobile phone was retrieved from the Commons chamber on 3 September—evidence of our security measures in action.”
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