peerage

Badenoch was among several politicians, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who called for Mone to relinquish her peerage after the High Court judgment.

However, peerages can only be removed by an act of Parliament.

However, she said it was beyond her power to strip Mone of her peerage.

Her peerage can only be removed through an act of parliament, with SNP Westminster leader Flynn urging Labour ministers to take that step.

The prime minister is under no constitutional obligation to elevate members of opposition parties, but will often ask opposition leaders to nominate individuals for peerage.