UK Parliament Buildings Decaying, Driving Staff to Work Elsewhere
• The UK's Houses of Parliament are old, cold, and crumbling, making them an unpleasant place to work • Political staffers increasingly work from home or other offices to avoid the poor conditions • Issues include lack of heating, water leaks, mold, pests, and health hazards like legionella bacteria • Labour leader Keir Starmer works out of modern party HQ 2-3 days a week, finding it less "imposing" • Restoration is needed but delayed due to high costs and fears of public backlash over politicians' workplace