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Old 03-04-2009, 04:56 AM   #6
Tony M
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Originally Posted by kcroyalgm View Post
Big Ben is closed (turned off) awaiting a government bail-out.
Parliament is refusing the bail-out and now meets on the London Eye three times a week.
Parliament could still meet where they should do even if Big Ben is closed (not that you can actually 'close' a bell). Even closing the Clock Tower wouldn't necessitate a closure of the Houses of Parliament
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