Unidentified individual plants phone in Commons chamber with intention to play explicit audio during Prime Minister's Questions session

In a bizarre turn of events, a mobile phone was discovered during a security sweep in the Commons chamber of the UK Parliament, causing a temporary ban on public tours in both the Commons and the House of Lords chambers.

The incident occurred during Prime Minister's Questions, with reports suggesting the device was planted to play sex noises as a prank. The phone was hidden near the front bench and was later found in the lower chamber.

Scotland Yard believes the phone was purposely placed in the chamber with the aim of causing disruption. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the search results do not provide any information about who hid the phone.

The UK Parliament spokesperson announced a temporary limit on full public tours in both chambers from September 6, emphasizing that the safety and security of everyone in Parliament remains the top priority. However, public access to the rest of Parliament remains open as usual.

The ban on tourists and visitors affects the ability to walk among the green benches in the Commons chamber, but other areas of Parliament remain open during the investigation. The ban applies to the House of Lords chamber as well, but the ban does not extend to all areas of Parliament.

The ban on visitors will last "until further notice" while an investigation takes place. The temporary public tour limit remains until further notice as well.

The incident occurred shortly before Prime Minister's Questions, causing a disruption during Sir Keir Starmer's weekly showdown with Kemi Badenoch. The phone was reported to broadcast adult content during the session.

This incident highlights the importance of security measures in place in Parliament, ensuring a smooth and disruption-free running of the country's political proceedings. The ongoing investigation aims to shed light on the matter and bring those responsible to justice.