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Labour MP unhappy at 'Top Totty' beer in Westminster 'Top Totty' beer removed from MP's bar after complaint
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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 A beer named Top Totty and advertised with a picture of a scantily-clad woman has been withdrawn from a Westminster bar after a Labour MP complained.
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. Shadow equalities minister Kate Green said she was "disturbed" to hear it was on sale in The Strangers' Bar, which is where politicians can bring guests.
She asked that it be removed from sale immediately. Commons Leader Sir George Young said "appropriate action should be taken" if "offensive pictures" were on show.
Leader of the House Sir George Young said he would "very much regret" the display of "any offensive pictures". A barman confirmed that an hour later the beer had been removed from sale.
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. It sells for £2.70 pint and one barman told the Press Association: "We haven't had any complaints raised with our bar staff."
'Regret'
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 because it had "a picture of a nearly naked woman on the tap".
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."
A short time later a member of staff in The Strangers' Bar told the Press Association: "I can confirm it was withdrawn from sale at 1.30pm."
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".