Parliament hit by new leak … this time from the Commons ceiling

Monday's sitting was delayed as police draped coverings over the central table and buckets were placed around the green benches

The latest leak to hit parliament has come not from another scandal or high-profile resignation, but water pouring through the House of Commons chamber ceiling.

Monday's sitting of the house was delayed as police officers were seen entering the chamber carrying water-absorbent blankets as a protective covering was draped across the central table and numerous buckets were placed around the green benches catching the falling water.