Security fears after device found planted near front bench during routine sweep

A phone was reportedly planted near the front bench in what is being investigated as a “major breach” of parliamentary security

Parliament officials are said to be probing a major breach of security ahead of Sir Keir Starmer 's exchanges with Kemi Badenoch in the chamber yesterday.

Security fears after device found planted near front bench during routine sweep

Met police say they believe device found near frontbench was put there on purpose to disrupt house business

A temporary ban has been put in place "until further notice", a UK Parliament spokesperson has said.