MPs ‘should relocate to Glasgow’ if House of Commons redevelopment gets green light

WESTMINSTER should relocate to Glasgow for five years, a Scottish Labour MP has suggested, if plans to redevelop the House of Commons go ahead.

By The Newsroom

Published 29th Aug 2012, 02:37 BST

Brian Donohoe has written to Speaker John Bercow to suggest that the City Chambers be used as a temporary home. His call comes as Commons authorities consider whether or not to back a £3 billion refurbishment.

Under initial proposals, MPs would continue to sit within the Westminster complex, in a temporary chamber.