UK Parliamentary Authorities Tighten COVID-19 Controls

Labour MPs, most wearing face masks, sit behind their leader Kier Starmer during a debate in the House of Commons on Aug. 18. 2021. Parliament TV

Parliamentary authorities have stepped up measures to limit the spread of coronavirus as many MPs continue to shun masks in the Commons chamber.

The UK Health Security Agency has determined the risk of transmission of Covid-19 on the parliamentary estate has increased.