Jared O'Mara has been suspended by the Labour Party while it conducts an investigation into allegations he made a “misogynistic” remark to a woman seven months ago.

The decision to suspend Mr O'Mara comes after senior Labour figures said the Sheffield Hallam MP should have the party whip withdrawn pending the outcome of the investigation.

A party spokeswoman said: "He has had the whip suspended while the investigation is carried out."

Meanwhile, Theresa May took a direct swipe at Mr O'Mara at Prime Minister's questions as she said women in public life deserved to be treated with respect.

"All of us in this House should have due care and attention to the way in which we refer to other people and should show women in public life the respect they deserve," she said.

A committee will now investigate and come to a decision about the MPs future.