Mordaunt told Boris Johnson should be stripped of ‘Right Honourable’ title and removed from Privy Council

Responding to the business statement today, Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse called on the leader of the House Penny Mordaunt to make a statement on whether Boris Johnson should maintain his position on the Privy Council.

As a Privy Councillor, Mr Johnson is afforded the title “Right Honourable”. Ms Mordaunt also serves as Lord President of the Privy Council in her capacity as commons leader.

Ms Mordaunt responded: “I do understand why the Honourable Lady and members of this House are exercised about this and are cross at the former member for Uxbridge and former prime minister”.