Parts of the palace estate, a Unesco world heritage site, are almost 1,000 years old. Sometimes it feels as if it must be that long since they upgraded the toilets. Photograph: Andy Rain
The Palace of Westminster, including the House of Commons, the House of Lords and Big Ben, is an unmistakable symbol of Britain. It is also a symbol of the nation’s sense of its own decline. The Palace of Westminster is falling apart and a crisis point is coming.
Working in this beautiful building is a privilege, but it is not without its challenges.
Parts of the palace estate, a Unesco world heritage site, are almost 1,000 years old. Sometimes it feels as if it must be that long since they upgraded the toilets. Political leaks don’t just happen when ministers siphon confidential documents to reporters.
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