Emergency services arrive at Houses of Parliament as man climbs Big Ben with Palestinian flag

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9 Mar 2025 • 6:07 AM MYT
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Footage shows police and fire brigade responding for over eight hours to an incident at the Palace of Westminster where a man climbed the Elizabeth Tower, home to Big Ben, while holding a Palestinian flag. (8 March)

Police cordoned off the road while the operation was underway.

Social media footage captured the barefoot individual perched on a ledge, reportedly live-streaming the event on Instagram and using a megaphone to share his message.