David Tennant has landed himself in the thick of it after accepting an award at an LGBT ceremony and saying that he would prefer it if UK Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch did not exist and that she should shut up:

However, until we wake up and Kemi Badenoch doesn't exist any more – I don't wish ill of her, I just wish her to shut up – whilst we do live in this world, I am honoured to receive this.

This is a similar row to when MP Diane Abbot was 'rooted out' of the Labour Party after she made some comments that were framed as 'anti-semitic'.

According to Sky News:

Ms Badenoch defended herself on social media, labelling Mr Tennant a "rich, lefty, white male celebrity", adding: "I will not shut up. I will not be silenced by men who prioritise applause from Stonewall over the safety of women and girls."

The Prime Minister defended his colleague saying:

Freedom of speech is the most powerful feature of our democracy.

If you're calling for women to shut up and wishing they didn’t exist, you are the problem.

Leading online betting sites have now set up a book to bet for or against against Tennant being prosecuted for hate speech against a minority.

Hello! Time to get back in the Tardis, society has moved on from men telling women what to do.

J K Rowling was not available for comment but the leader of the Daleks had this to say to FNN: Exterminate!