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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ashley Cowburn

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Restoring palace of westminster could take 76 years report finds - Caught on Camera

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MPs remaining in the Palace of Westminster while essential restoration work takes place could take up to 76 years with a repair bill reaching £22 billion, according to a new report.

The staggering cost to repair the Unesco World Heritage site appears in an initial assessment for action required to save the palace — which requires urgent maintenance and construction work.

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