Police Foil Suspected Climate Activist Stunt to Disrupt Queen’s Funeral
A planned stunt to disrupt the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II by a climate activist group was reportedly foiled earlier this week by London’s Metropolitan Police.
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Pictures: Crowds Flock to London to See Queen’s Coffin Procession
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin will leave Buckingham Palace for the last time Wednesday as it is taken past crowds of mourners to Westminster.
Armed Police Detain Intruder at UK Parliament
Armed police guarding the Parliamentary estate have detained a man who breached security to enter the grounds of the Palace of Westminster.
Boris: Britons Could ‘Bung a Bob for a Big Ben Bong’ on Brexit Day
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed called for Big Ben to chime at the Brexit Hour, saying Britons could fund it if they “bung a bob for a Big Ben bong”.
Ex-MPs Caught Stealing Historic Antique Furniture from Parliament, But Authorities Won’t Release Names
Two Members of Parliament have been caught trying to steal valuable items from the Palace of Westminster, where the Houses of Parliament are based.
Pics: Man Detained Outside Parliament After ‘Pouring Petrol on Himself’
Police have detained a man outside of the Palace of Westminster after he appeared to have poured a flammable liquid on himself whilst carrying a lighter.
Family of Terrorism Death Cop ‘Valued Less Than Terrorist’ by London Police
The family of PC Keith Palmer, who was killed by a man pledging allegiance to Islamic State, say they have been let down by Scotland Yard and “come below” terrorist Khalid Masood.
Student President Ousted for Pro-Life Views Wins Westminster Award
Katie Ascough, who was impeached last fall as president of the University College Dublin Student Union (UCDSU) for her pro-life stance, has received the Westminster Award for Human Life, Human Rights, and Human Dignity.
Big Ben Bongs for Last Time Until 2021
LONDON (AP) — The British Parliament’s Big Ben bell is due to sound the hour for the last time before it is silenced for repair work scheduled to last until 2021. After 12 deep bongs at noon Monday, the bell
Big Ben Backlash: Plan to Silence Beloved Bell Under Review
LONDON (AP) — British Parliament officials said Wednesday they will review plans to silence Big Ben during four years of repairs after senior politicians criticized the lengthy muting of the beloved bell. When the repairs were announced last year, officials
Keep Calm and Carry on Bonging: MPs Slam ‘Bonkers’ Plan to Silence Big Ben
LONDON (AP) — Some British politicians are criticizing plans to silence Big Ben for four years during repairs to Britain’s Parliament.
Not Calm, Not Carrying on: Britain Deploys Military, Closes Parliament, Cancels Changing of Guard
Nearly 1,000 soldiers will be deployed in London, Changing of the Guard has been cancelled for an “indefinite period”, and the Palace of Westminster has been closed following the terror attack in Manchester Monday.
Police Constable and Army Veteran Keith Palmer Was ‘Every Inch a Hero’
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Police Constable Keith Palmer, the 48-year-old husband and father who died after being stabbed multiple times outside the Palace of Westminster on 22 March.
