No babies in Parliament: U.K. lawmakers outraged by infant ban

LONDON -- Several British politicians demanded a change in parliamentary rules on Wednesday after a lawmaker was told she couldn't bring her 3-month-old baby into the House of Commons.

She said she had previously taken both Pip and her older daughter to Parliament without problems, but had been told the rules had changed in September. Members of Parliament are now advised that they "should not take your seat in the chamber when accompanied by your child.""There are barriers to getting mums involved in politics, and I think that damages our political debate," she told the BBC.

"I think we do need to make sure our profession is brought into the modern world, the 21st century, and can allow parents to juggle the jobs they do with the family time that they need." Raab said. House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said he had asked Parliament's procedure committee to review the rules, and noted that there were "differing views on this matter."

I think the place is full of babies, time to grow up and look out for the hard working citizens and seniors of our country

I'm confused. No babies in a place of business (the highest business) seems reasonable.

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