David Tennant defended as JK Rowling takes aim in tweet after Kemi Badenoch’s Conservative win

David Tennant and JK Rowling (Image: Kit Oates/Attitude; WikiMedia/Dan Ogren)

JK Rowling is at the centre of a new social media storm after making a comment about Doctor Who actor David Tennant following Kemi Badenoch‘s recent election as the leader of the Conservative Party.

A tweet from Rowling sent to her 14.2 million followers on X has triggered widespread backlash and reignited debates over her controversial views on transgender rights.

The author posted: “My thoughts and prayers are with David Tennant at this very difficult time,” in response to Badenoch’s victory. This remark referenced Tennant’s vocal criticism of Badenoch earlier this year during his acceptance speech for a British LGBT Award, where he suggested he wished Badenoch would “shut up,” criticising her stance on trans rights.

Badenoch, the MP for

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