Members of Parliament order a “significant” upgrade to the Palace of Westminster gym following complaints from lawmakers about the state of the facilities. According to reports, Labour leadership hopeful Al Carns is among those who raise concerns, including that the ceiling is too low for pull-ups. Other MPs are also described as having griped about the gym’s conditions and suitability for workouts. The upgrade is presented as a response to these issues, with the intent of improving the fitness facilities for parliamentarians. The reporting does not provide detailed specifications of the planned changes, timelines, or cost estimates, but it indicates that the decision comes after lawmakers bring the matter to attention. The issue is framed as practical for training and equipment use, particularly around ceiling height constraints that affect certain exercises. Overall, the sources agree that the upgrade decision is directly linked to MPs’ complaints about gym usability and that it is intended to address those concerns.