Mrs Badenoch also criticised Dawn Butler, the Labour candidate for Brent East, who said she agreed with Tennant.
She said: “This is the true face of the Labour Party. Keir Starmer says he doesn’t want a ‘toxic debate’, but he is very happy to have Labour MPs do his dirty work for him and let people know they wish I didn’t exist.
“Labour and their celebrity allies have no interest in stopping the conversion therapy of gay children who are told “you’re not really gay, you’re just a different sex”. Kids are medicalised and sterilised as foolish celebrities and stupid Labour MPs cheer this on in their desperation to look cool.”
In the acceptance speech that sparked the row, Tennant said: “If I’m honest, I’m a little depressed by the fact that acknowledging that everyone has the right to be who they want to be and live their life how they want to live it as long as they’re not hurting anyone else should merit any kind of special award or special mention, because it’s common sense, isn’t it?
“It is human decency. We shouldn’t live in a world where that is worth remarking on. 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.”
William Turner is a seasoned U.K. correspondent with a deep understanding of domestic affairs. With a passion for British politics and culture, he provides insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage of events within the United Kingdom.
