LLOYD Russell-Moyle is passionate about politics and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

The Labour MP for Kemptown received widespread plaudits for his moving speech in the Commons in which he revealed he has HIV and quite right too.

He also received a standing ovation in the chamber at the conclusion of that speech, which was also thoroughly deserved.

However, Mr Russell-Moyle found himself in the headlines on Monday evening when in a fit of pique he grabbed the ceremonial mace in the Commons and headed for the exit, only to be stopped before he could leave.

Mr Russell-Moyle, like many other MPs of all political persuasions, has become increasingly frustrated by the ongoing Brexit saga, which took another bizarre twist when Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal was due to be voted on, only to then be postponed when it became clear that it was almost certain to be voted down.

Clearly frustrated, the Kemptown MP then sprang into action and grabbed the mace, much to the anger of the Speaker, John Bercow, who issued a sharp rebuke and barred Mr Russell-Moyle from proceedings for the rest of the day.

An unrepentant Mr Russell-Moyle admitted it had been a “spur of the moment” decision and brushed aside criticism from his predecessor as MP for Brighton Kemptown, Sir Andrew Bowden.

Nevertheless, protocol plays a key role in Parliamentary proceedings and Mr Russell-Moyle certainly breached that.

Standing up for your constituents and debating matters of national importance is vital for any MP, but rules must be adhered to.