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The palace of Westminster England

The House of Commons voted for both houses to vacate the Palace of Westminster to allow for a complete refurbishment of the building

Jan, 2018
London, England, United Kingdom

In January 2018, the House of Commons voted for both houses to vacate the Palace of Westminster to allow for a complete refurbishment of the building which may take up to six years starting in 2025. It is expected that the House of Commons will be temporarily housed in a replica chamber to be located in Richmond House in Whitehall and the House of Lords will be housed at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in Parliament Square.


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