Emergency services were called to the House of Lords today after a peer reportedly collapsed outside the main chamber. The incident occurred in the Prince's Chamber, an anteroom next to where members debate. The peer was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Emergency response

The London Ambulance Service responded to the incident, dispatching multiple resources to the scene including an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic, an incident response officer, a medic in a fast response car, a clinical team manager, and a paramedic on a motorcycle. They provided immediate care to the patient before transporting them to the hospital as a priority.

Confirmation from the House of Lords

The House of Lords press office confirmed that medical staff are attending to the incident in the Prince's Chamber. Details about the peer's condition have not been released.

Debate continues

Despite the emergency, peers inside the chamber continued to debate the crisis in Gaza.

More updates on this story will be provided as they become available.