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MPs and peers still haven't resolved the question of how to carry out a wholesale multi-billion pound renovation of the Palace of Westminster.

Without significant restoration there could be irreversible damage to the Grade 1 listed building and Unesco World Heritage site, much of which dates back to the mid 1800s.

Two years ago, a joint committee of MPs and peers which was set up to specifically look at the options, advised the most cost-effective solution was for everyone to move out while the 拢4bn works were completed.

Pauline Latham, Conservative MP for Mid Derbyshire, told Carolyn Quinn "once we leave we'll never go back" and that she was "very against" moving out completely.

Graham Stringer, Labour MP for Blackley and Broughton, said "if all MPs and peers are going to move out then we should move out properly to the regions."

(Photo: Scaffolding on the Palace of Westminster Credit: PA)