The Doctor Who star, honored at the British LGBT Awards as a celebrity ally, expressed his desire for Badenoch to "shut up" and hoped for a world where she "doesn't exist anymore."

Tennant expressed his disappointment that acknowledging everyone's right to be themselves and live their lives without hurting others merits special recognition. However, he made it clear that he didn't wish any harm upon Badenoch, but rather wanted her to refrain from expressing controversial opinions on LGBTQ+ rights.

Badenoch, a member of the right-wing Conservative party, has been known for her controversial stance on LGBTQ+ rights in the past. She has described trans women as "men" in a secretly recorded meeting and failed to address the issue of conversion therapy in the UK.

In response to Tennant's comments, Badenoch took to a social media platform, stating that she would not be silenced by those prioritizing applause from LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall over the safety of women and girls. She further criticized the actor, labeling him a "rich, lefty, white male celebrity" who failed to acknowledge the optics of attacking the only black woman in government.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak intervened in the conflict, voicing his support for freedom of speech while criticizing Tennant's comments. Sunak highlighted that attacking women and wishing for their nonexistence is problematic and counterproductive to democracy.

Badenoch, taking to the same social media platform, accused Tennant of being a supporter of the left-leaning Labour party and urged her followers not to let "bigots and bullies" succeed.

As of now, the Labour party has not issued an official response to the ongoing dispute between Tennant and Badenoch.

The clash between Tennant and Badenoch shines a spotlight on the divide over LGBTQ+ rights within the UK's political landscape. With tensions mounting, it remains to be seen how this controversy will impact the broader conversation on equality and inclusivity in the country.