Should people pay for Big Ben bong for Brexit?
Jan 15, 2020, 11:43 AM
Should Big Ben bong for Brexit? Well if it does it will cost an estimated £500,000 according to the prime minister.
There have been calls for the famous bell to ring at 23:00 GMT on 31 January to signal the UK leaving the EU.
But due to ongoing restoration work it has only rung on a few occasions since refurbishment of the tower housing it began in 2017.
Boris Jonson has said that some form of crowdfunding might be possible to cover the cost.
Vinny heard the views of Brendan O'Neill from Spiked online and former trade unionist Bumper Graham.
There have been calls for the famous bell to ring at 23:00 GMT on 31 January to signal the UK leaving the EU.
But due to ongoing restoration work it has only rung on a few occasions since refurbishment of the tower housing it began in 2017.
Boris Jonson has said that some form of crowdfunding might be possible to cover the cost.
Vinny heard the views of Brendan O'Neill from Spiked online and former trade unionist Bumper Graham.