Controversy over plans for Big Ben to fall silent until 2021
585 views · Published 18 August 2017 · 0:45 · Indexed 21 September 2026
Channel: IBTimes UK · 2017 · News & Politics
London's iconic landmark, the Elizabeth Tower and its Big Ben bell, is undergoing repair work, meaning it is scheduled to stay silent for four years. However, some have questioned the plans, including U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May. Now parliament officials have claimed they will review the decision.
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