Olympic champion cyclist Laura Trott has been given the freedom of the Hertfordshire borough of Broxbourne.

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Speaking in the Commons, Broxbourne Conservative MP Charles Walker said he had no confidence in those running it.

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The female cub was born at Paradise Wildlife Park near Broxbourne to parents Kya and Moto in late January.

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Watched by family and friends, the cyclist was awarded the honour by mayor of Broxbourne, councillor Eddie Rowland, at the meeting on Thursday at the council's Cheshunt offices in Churchgate.

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The other recipients have been Douglas Breeze, former chairman and leader of the council, Marco Carruba, the mayor of Sutera, the borough council's twin town and Dame Marion Roe, Broxbourne MP from 1983 to 2005.

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