Commons forced to pull the plug on debate as water floods through Parliament's ceiling

MPS had to pull the plug on their business for the day after water started pouring in through the roof.

The Commons was shut down thanks to a massive flood - so loud politicians couldn't hear each other speak.The nonstop leak coming through theAn investigation is now under way to locate the exact cause of the flood. As water began to pour through the ceiling, Labour's Justin Madders said: "I hope I can complete my speech before rain stops play.

"I think there is probably some kind of symbol about how many people view how broken our Parliament is."Scottish Tory MP Ross Thomson quipped: "Not the first time there has been a leak in Parliament I’m sure."A spokesman for Parliament said: "The leak was urgently dealt with and has now been isolated. The House of Commons maintenance team is currently assessing the damage.

Maintenance is a good idea...

Always thought the Commons was full of crap.

its Gods way of pissing on em, like they are on the country

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