HUNDREDS of security staff in the Houses of Parliament will walk out this week over pay and conditions, their union PCS announced today.

The staff, who work at the Palace of Westminster, will walk out tomorrow and Thursday, and again next Wednesday for two days.

They are also undertaking action short of a strike, including an overtime ban and a work-to-rule up until September 12.

The workers are particularly angry about the employer’s removal of six days’ annual leave from members’ contracts, pay stagnation and a widening ethnicity pay gap, PCS says.

General secretary Fran Heathcote said: “Day and night, they work incredibly hard to ensure the safety of MPs, Lords, staff and visitors in the UK’s national Parliament building. 

“They deserve to be treated fairly and to have their many concerns addressed by the employer.”

A Parliament spokesperson said: “The decision to proceed with strike action is a disappointing outcome, following months of continued engagement to try to resolve outstanding concerns. 

“We remain committed to working closely with staff and unions to address the issues raised and to reach a resolution.”