PMQ: Rishi Sunak 'shocked' by allegations about Tory peer Mone

Rishi Sunak said helium was "shocked" to work allegations astir Baroness Mone and it was "absolutely right" that she is nary longer attending the Lords.

The adjacent is taking a permission of lack amid claims she benefited from a steadfast she recommended for a Covid contract.

Asked astir the allegations astatine Prime Minister's Questions, Mr Sunak said she "no longer has the Conservative whip".

A spokesperson for the adjacent said: "Baroness Mone's ineligible squad are dealing with this witch-hunt situation."

Downing Street said not having the Tory whip was an automatic effect of her requesting a permission of lack from the House of Lords.