Ex-BHS boss Sir Philip Green 'could be stripped of knighthood' amid criticism surrounding store's collapse
Retail magnate Sir Philip Green could be stripped of his knighthood amid criticism of a sell-off deal ahead of the collapse of BHS, it has emerged.
A group of MPs had written to the Honours Forfeiture Committee calling for Sir Philip to be stripped of his honour, following heavy criticism of the way he sold off BHS to Dominic Chappell - a man with no retail experience who had been declared bankrupt three times.
In response, a Cabinet Office official wrote to Labour MP Jim McMahon - one of the signatories of the letter - confirming the case was being considered.
"I hope you will understand that I cannot comment on the particular circumstances of Sir Philip, but I can assure you that the case is being reviewed," the letter stated.
It comes just days before the publication of a joint report by two Commons select committees on the collapse of BHS, which is widely expected to be highly critical of the deal.
In a statement, a Cabinet Office spokesman said: