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Urgent Renovation Needed to Prevent Catastrophic Event at Palace of Westminster
- The Palace of Westminster is at risk of a catastrophic event if renovation delays are not resolved.
- The cost of maintenance could reach £2 million a week, including 24-hour patrols to avert fire risk.
- A group of MPs has issued a warning about the potential for a Notre Dame-style fire.
- The building, which is Grade I-listed, requires a full restoration to address the issue.
- Decisions about the renovation process and funding are pending.