And Conservative MP for Mid Bedfordshire Nadine Dorries raised concerns about the bill's sentencing plans.

BBC: Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

Mid Bedfordshire MP Ms Dorries demanded an apology from the prime minister and said she was considering legal action against Mr McBride.

BBC: No 10 'smear' messages published

Under the guise of an article criticising the Sun's decision to publish naked photos of Prince Harry - a move Mrs Mensch has defended - the MP for Mid Bedfordshire launched a wide-ranging attack on her party colleague.

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