A GREEN MP has attacked politicians drinking alcohol in Westminster – despite her party wanting to legalise heroin and crack.
said she felt “uneasy” smelling booze on colleagues during late-night votes in .
Green MP Hannah Spencer has said she is ‘uneasy’ about MPs drinking at work – despite her party wanting to legalise Class-A drugs such as cocaine Credit: Instagram
MPs often drink in the Strangers’ Bar on the Parliamentary Estate while they wait for votes that can run late into the evening Credit: PA
She told Joe: “I’m really uneasy about – and I noticed this the other day – when you can smell the when people are in between votes… as everyone’s going in to vote, some people have been drinking.
“I can’t imagine if a cleaner did that or someone working in a bank – like, had a few drinks and then went back to work smelling of alcohol – that wouldn’t happen.”
But Ms Spencer, who won the Gorton and Denton by-election last month, was slammed for double standards given her party’s position on .
Party leader .
said: “The Greens are happy to legalise heroin and crack, but now we learn an afternoon pint is a step too far. Make it make sense.”
MP Luke Charters said: “MPs are human and sometimes have a drink.
“MPs work long days for constituents, and yes, sometimes share a drink in the evening with colleagues.
“But sure, let’s talk about that instead of the Greens’ wacky policies.”
MPs often drink in Strangers’ Bar on the Parliamentary Estate while they wait for votes that can run late into the evening.
Over the years, there have been some booze-fuelled altercations that have led to disciplinary action.
Nigel Farage blasted the Greens, saying they want to legalise heroin and crack but think an afternoon pint is ‘a step too far’ Credit: PA
Strangers’ Bar, where MPs and their guests can grab a drink Credit: UK Parliament
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