Two MPs nearly came to blows in the Commons in a row over a 'bitch ' jibe aimed at Employment Minister Esther McVey . Tory Andrew Griffiths , 44 , and Labour 's Ronnie Campbell , 71 , squared up to each other – with Mr Campbell challenging Mr Griffiths to 'get outside ' . The row came after Tory Ms McVey was targeted by Labour over her role in welfare cuts . She accused Labour 's John McDonnell of having asked people in her Merseyside constituency to 'lynch the bitch ' . Employment Minister Esther McVey ( left ) accused a Labour MP of asking people in her constituency to 'lynch the bitch ' . Tory Andrew Griffiths and Labour 's Ronnie Campbell ( right ) then squared up to each other . As Labour MPs mocked Ms McVey , Mr Griffiths demanded that Mr Campbell stop laughing at her . Then they left their seats and confronted each other , resulting in Serjeant-at-Arms Lawrence Ward , the sword-carrying official in charge of Commons security , ordering them to leave the chamber . They continued their feud in the Members ' Lobby before going their separate ways . Last night Mr Campbell said : 'He [ Griffiths ] was shouting at me and pointing . I told him to get outside and we had a bit of an altercation . He said , 'Go on , hit me , I 'll call the police and have you in court ' . ' Mr Griffiths said : 'It was handbags . I was defending Esther 's honour . I am gentleman . ' The row was sparked after Speaker John Bercow had taunted Ms McVey during a debate , saying she sounded like ' a washing machine that does not stop ' . As Labour MPs mocked Ms McVey , Mr Griffiths ( pictured ) demanded that Mr Campbell stop laughing at her .
Tory conservative Esther McVey was targeted by Labour over her role in welfare reform . She accused MP of encouraging people in her constituency to ' lynch the bitch ' . Andrew Griffiths and Labour 's Ronnie campaign almost came to blows . They confronted each other and were ordered to leave the chamber .