UK Parliament finds more asbestos, faces £40bn Palace of Westminster renovation vote
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UK Parliament has identified more than 1,650 asbestos-related projects across the Palace of Westminster and the wider parliamentary estate, over 500 more than in 2021, while lawmakers consider whether to approve a renovation estimated at up to £40 billion and lasting as long as 61 years. Most of the asbestos is classified as low risk and located in concealed areas, though nearly 200 items are rated medium risk and may require remediation work. The Public Accounts Committee warned that each year of delay would cost taxpayers an additional £420 million. The government is weighing whether to hold a vote on the long-delayed revamp.
Written with AI from the reporting · updated 11/5/2026
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英国议会发现更多石棉，敦促议员批准翻修
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- Subject：
- 英国议会及西敏宫
- Action：
- 发现更多石棉项目
- Object：
- 保温材料、屋顶、地板瓷砖和绳索等石棉物品
- Occurred (fact side)：
- not recorded
- Published (valid side)：
- Nov 5, 11:05
- First seen (known side)：
- Nov 5, 11:09
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- BBC PoliticsRelated fact: single sourceFact occurrence time unverifiedSource report revisedMore asbestos found in UK Parliament as MPs face pressure to approve £40bn refurbishment
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More asbestos has been found in the Palace of Westminster and the wider parliamentary estate, with known items rising to over 1,650, an increase of 500 since 2021. The UK government is considering a vote on a refurbishment that could cost up to £40 billion and take 61 years, while each year of delay costs taxpayers £420 million.
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