Now, Only British Citizens are Allowed on Tours at Big Ben
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Now, Only British Citizens are Allowed on Tours at Big Ben

London : United Kingdom | Nov 08, 2010 at 8:23 AM PST
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Tourists have been prohibited from visiting Big Ben in London. The Keeper of The Great Clock, Michael McCann, stated that the policy had to change to maintain security at the iconic London monument.

Clearance checks for foreigners became too complex and costly. These were to ensure that terrorists could not target the historic clock tower. British citizens, however, are still allowed to visit Big Ben, but must apply by writing.

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Posted By brigidprimrose Brigid Jean Primrose | over 2 years ago
All good and well but can Britain guarantee that it has no terrorists that are British citizens?
Posted By skooter skooter | over 2 years ago
Yeah, you're right there Brigid, Uk can't guarantee that their own citizens can also do harm to what they are protecting. Maybe they could say this...Sorry, no colored people, only white OK?
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