'Sexually explicit graffiti' discovered in men's toilet near House of Commons bar

Vandalism logs processed over the past 12 months reveal obscene notes were found in the men's washroom near the Strangers Bar, which according to staff, could have a "reputational risk"' if seen by the public

Vandalism logs processed over the past 12 months reveal obscene doodles were found in the men's toilets near the Strangers Bar, which is popular with MPs (

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Sexually explicit graffiti was found carved into the toilet door near a bar in the House of Commons, according to parliamentary authorities.

Vandalism logs processed over the past 12 months reveal obscene scrawls found in the men's toilets near the Strangers Bar, popular with MPs.

Staff feared it posed a “reputational risk” if seen by the public, according to documents released after a Freedom of Information request by the Palestinian Authority.

A vandal also carved the name "Dave" on the stone in the Hall of Peers.

Cleanups were also needed when environmental protesters made a mess with glue and ketchup in the House of Commons.

There were 13 registered reports of security incidents mentioning "vandalism" or "graffiti" from January to November 17, 2022, compared to just two in 2021 and six in 2020.

Parliamentary authorities revealed incidents of vandalism, including obscene graffiti in the House of Commons (

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Some 29 maintenance jobs were reported in the same period this year, compared to 20 in 2021 and 31 the year before.

Among the security incidents, one recorded on November 12: "Protesters are sticking to objects in the members' lobby and spreading a red substance (ketchup?) in the area."

A corresponding maintenance note dated November 13 reads: "Could you please repair the green sofa in the HOC members lobby due to vandalism with glue. Pl...