Inquiry launched after ‘sex noise’ phone found in House of Commons

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5 Sep 2025 • 12:36 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A mobile phone was discovered in the House of Commons, reportedly intended to broadcast sexually explicit audio during Prime Minister's Questions.
  • The device was found near the front bench, close to where Sir Keir Starmer was due to stand, during a routine security sweep before PMQs.
  • Parliamentary authorities have initiated an inquiry into the incident, which is being treated as a significant breach of security.
  • Concerns have been raised about how the phone was planted and the potential for more serious threats.
  • This incident follows a series of similar 'sex noise' pranks that have disrupted live events, including sports broadcasts.

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