‘MPs have had their stomachs pumped’: concerns over ‘alcohol-soaked’ culture in Westminster
Westminster remains "Britain's last alcohol-soaked workplace," a survey of 190 MPs and staff found, with alcohol embedded in parliamentary culture and freely available from noon onwards. Forty-two percent of MPs were offered drinks weekly at work events, while 22% expressed concerns about colleagues' drinking. Some MPs have required hospital treatment after excessive consumption, the report reveals.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 07:00 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 07:50 UTC
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