BREAKING: Parliament's Strangers' Bar Closed After Spiking Incident Investigation

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One of parliament's favorite watering holes, Strangers' Bar, is closing down temporarily for a security and safety review following an alleged spiking incident. The investigation is ongoing, with no arrests yet, and the victim is receiving support from officers.

The incident happened at Strangers' Bar, an on-site venue on the parliamentary estate.
The alleged victim is someone who works in parliament, but not a politician.
Concerns about alcohol in parliament have resurfaced, with some calling for a ban.

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