Harvey Weinstein could be stripped of his CBE after Labour MPs vowed to refer him to the honours forfeiture committee as more allegations of sexual misconduct emerged yesterday.

A spokesman for Theresa May said the reports are "deeply concerning" but highlighted the independence of the committee which has the power to remove an honour bestowed by the UK, something the Prime Minister cannot do herself.

They did not comment on calls for her to refer Mr Weinstein's case for consideration but last night a group of Labour shadow ministers vowed to raise their concerns in a bid to have his CBE removed.

Tory MP Maria Miller, who chairs House of Commons’ Women and Equalities committee, also threw her weight behind the calls.

She said: “The Honours committee needs to look into this urgently. It’s an independent scheme.”