The Conservative Party has called for a “fundamental rethink” of the programme of works for the restoration and renewal of Parliament after a report this month suggested the job could cost £40bn and take 61 years to complete.

Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the project, which would include several newbuild public spaces under plans unveiled by its delivery authority earlier this month, was “out of control” and would turn the grade I-listed building into a “net zero Dubai hotel”.

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