Boris Johnson: It's scandalous BCC boss suspended over Brexit stance

It is "scandalous" that the director-general of the British Chambers of Commerce has been forced to resign, the Mayor of London Boris Johnson has said.

The director-general of the British Chambers of Commerce John Longworth was reportedly suspended after he went on radio to campaign for Brexit - going against the stance of his organisation.

In a statement, Mr Johnson said that the British public deserved to have a proper debate ahead of the EU referendum: