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Labour MP unhappy at 'Top Totty' beer in Westminster | Labour MP unhappy at 'Top Totty' beer in Westminster |
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A Labour MP has complained that a beer named Top Totty is on sale in the Palace of Westminster with "a picture of a nearly naked woman on the tap". | A Labour MP has complained that a beer named Top Totty is on sale in the Palace of Westminster with "a picture of a nearly naked woman on the tap". |
Shadow equalities minister Kate Green said she was "disturbed" to learn of the beer in The Strangers' Bar, which is where politicians can bring guests. | |
She asked that it be removed from sale immediately. | She asked that it be removed from sale immediately. |
Leader of the House Sir George Young said he would "very much regret" the display of "any offensive pictures". | Leader of the House Sir George Young said he would "very much regret" the display of "any offensive pictures". |
The beer, brewed by Staffordshire company Slater's Ales, was introduced to The Strangers' Bar in 2007. | The beer, brewed by Staffordshire company Slater's Ales, was introduced to The Strangers' Bar in 2007. |
During business questions on Thursday, Ms Green, Stretford and Urmston MP, said she had only just learned of it, but felt it should be removed. | |
She also called for a debate in the Commons on "dignity at work in Parliament". | She also called for a debate in the Commons on "dignity at work in Parliament". |
In reply, Sir George said he would raise the matter with the appropriate officials, adding: "I would very much regret it if any offensive pictures were on display in any part of the House." | In reply, Sir George said he would raise the matter with the appropriate officials, adding: "I would very much regret it if any offensive pictures were on display in any part of the House." |
Top Totty is described in one review on the Slater's website as "a stunning blonde beer full bodied with a voluptuous hop aroma". | Top Totty is described in one review on the Slater's website as "a stunning blonde beer full bodied with a voluptuous hop aroma". |