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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Hebe Campbell

Emergency services arrive at Houses of Parliament as man climbs Big Ben with Palestinian flag

Big Ben (Person) Police the Palace of Westminster

Footage shows police and fire brigade responding for over eight hours to an incident at the Palace of Westminster where a man climbed the Elizabeth Tower, home to Big Ben, while holding a Palestinian flag. (8 March)

Police cordoned off the road while the operation was underway.

Social media footage captured the barefoot individual perched on a ledge, reportedly live-streaming the event on Instagram and using a megaphone to share his message.

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