Dozens of British parliamentarians danced in Portcullis House, provoking outrage in the context of international tensions, including in Iran.

Dozens of British parliamentarians, including the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, attended a dance event in the atrium of Portcullis House, organized in collaboration with the stars of the show "Strictly Dancing." Although the artistic moment was planned long in advance, it was deemed inappropriate given the international tensions, including the risks of conflict in the Middle East and the recent attacks on the British base at Akrotiri. Videos of the parliamentarians dancing went viral, generating harsh criticism from the public, which considered their entertainment inappropriate in the context of global crises. Journalists and commentators highlighted the absurdity of the situation, comparing the current behavior of the British political class to that of the French aristocracy during the Revolution.