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Cyber-attack on parliament leaves MPs unable to access emails

House of Commons spokesperson says it is investigating after unauthorised attempts were made to access user accounts

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A Lib Dem peer said a cybersecurity attack meant access to accounts may be restricted. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images
House of Commons

Cyber-attack on parliament leaves MPs unable to access emails

House of Commons spokesperson says it is investigating after unauthorised attempts were made to access user accounts

Guardian staff

A cyber-attack on parliament has left MPs unable to remotely access emails.

The Liberal Democrat peer Chris Rennard said a “cybersecurity attack on Westminster parliamentary emails” meant access to accounts may be restricted.

A House of Commons spokesperson said: “The Houses of Parliament have discovered unauthorised attempts to access parliamentary user accounts.

“We are continuing to investigate this incident and take further measures to secure the computer network, liaising with the National Cyber Security Centre.

“We have systems in place to protect member and staff accounts and are taking the necessary steps to protect our systems.”

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