The Beaconsfield Constituency Conservatives Association have reacted to Dominic Grieve being ousted from the party.

In a statement on Twitter, the chairman of the BCCA, Jackson Ng said: “It is much regret that I announce that our MP has had his party whip withdrawn by the Conservative Party due to his failure to support the PM.

“We are saddened as we have previously urged him to desist.

“We thank him for his long service and contributions over the last 22 years to our association and the party.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our members for keeping their faith with the association during this most extraordinary time.”

Losing the Conservative whip effectively means that an MP is expelled from their party because they have not followed strict instruction from the leadership.

The MPs will not lose their seat - but will sit as an independent until the whip is restored.