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Hidden camera found in government building

BBC Politics · Jun 9, 2026, 3:35 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Jennifer Mc Kiernan Political reporter BBCThe Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Home Office are based in the Marsham Street complex.
  • The electronic device was found in the communal area of the complex on Marsham Street, where the Home Office and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) are based.
  • The i newspaper, which first reported the story, said it was found behind a ceiling panel within the last two months, and security services have been informed.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Jennifer Mc Kiernan Political reporter BBCThe Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Home Office are based in the Marsham Street complex. A hidden camera has been discovered in a government building in the heart of Westminster.

The electronic device was found in the communal area of the complex on Marsham Street, where the Home Office and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) are based.

The i newspaper, which first reported the story, said it was found behind a ceiling panel within the last two months, and security services have been informed.

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