PM removes whip from Devon MP over use of the 'n' word

Theresa May has removed the whip from Anne Marie Morris over her use of racist language in a meeting. It means she the Newton Abbot MP is no longer a Tory.

Anne Marie Morris was recorded making the comments in a discussion about the impact of Brexit.

• Listen to the audio of the Conservative MP's exchange

The Conservative MP, who backs Brexit, described the prospect of leaving the European Union with no deal as "the real n***** in the woodpile".

There were growing calls for the Prime Minister to take action and she responded very quickly. This is what she had to say:

Outgoing Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron was one of those appalled by Anne Marie Morris' use of the 'n' word. This is what he said before the Prime Minister acted:

Anne Marie Morris has apologised. She said her comment was "entirely unintentional", adding: "I apologise unreservedly for any offence caused".