MP Eric Joyce arrested over assault at House of Commons bar
Eric Joyce, the Labour MP for Falkirk, has been arrested after a fracas in a bar at the House of Commons, it is understood.
Eric Joyce MP arrested: fears over Parliament's drinking culture
The arrest of Labour MP Eric Joyce over an alleged assault in a House of Commons bar follows concerns over the culture of taxpayer-subsidised drinking in Parliament.
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Comment: It is time that minimum pricing was brought into Parliament to stop MPs and Lords from binge drinking. That is, put an end to the Taxpayers subsidy. Moreover, I don't see why the Palace of Westminister should not be required to have a licence to sell alcohol and spirits. If a club or pub constantly has bad behaviour they can lose their licence. The same should apply for MPs and Lords.
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