A Conservative MP has accused Tesco of "cynical" packaging after buying a product where the label covered a gap between two pieces of meat.

James Cleverly, MP for Braintree, posted a picture of his beef short rib purchase from the supermarket chain on Twitter.

The packet contained two pieces of meat, with a label across the middle of the box.

An image posted by the politician showed that when the label was removed, beneath it the packaging was empty - meaning the item contained less meat than a customer might initially expect.