Permitting male MPs to take part in debates without wearing necktiesin the House of Commons “reduces the esteem of Parliament" and makes it look "like a county council", a Tory MP has said.

Peter Bone, the MP for Wellingborough, said the decision to sweep aside more than 100 years of tradition should have been discussed by MPs before it was announced.

It comes after John Bercow, the Speaker, said ties were no longer "essential" if male MPs are smartly dressed.