Westminster is on edge. Word reaches me that autonomous drones have been spotted hovering near the Palace of Westminster. Not once. Twice. The Ministry of Defence is tight-lipped, but sources confirm a security alert was triggered. These are not your average hobbyist drones. They are sophisticated. Programmed. No identifiable operator in sight. The question now is who sent them. And why.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions over national security. Backbenchers are demanding answers. The usual whispers about a cover-up are growing louder. One senior MP told me, “This is a direct challenge to our sovereignty. If we cannot secure Parliament, what can we secure?”

Cabinet sources indicate that a full review of airspace security is underway. But is it enough? The timing is suspicious. Just as the government pushes through its new surveillance bill. Critics say the government is using fear to ram through controversial powers. Supporters insist it is a necessary response to a clear and present danger.

Polling data suggests the public is divided. A slim majority backs tougher security measures, but civil liberties groups are mobilising. The drone sightings could shift the debate. Or it could be a false flag. In this game, nothing is ever straightforward.

I hear whispers that Number 10 is monitoring the situation closely. The Prime Minister’s spokesman declined to comment. But the silence is deafening. Expect a statement soon. The lobby is buzzing. This story has legs. And it is about to get ugly.