BREAKING: Tory MP @CrispinBlunt has called for Equalities Minister @trussliz to be sacked.

"It is clear that the Equalities Minister does not have the time or necessary empathy to continue in this role".

Extraordinary for a Tory MP to call for the sacking of a Tory minister.

It all follows a bitter exchange in the Commons earlier, following the government's response to the consultation on the Gender Recognition Act. This week the govt decided not to make it easier for someone to legally change their gender, much to the anger of some liberal Tory MPs.

Crispin Blunt continues blisteringly, "Her characterisation of this as a clash of competing rights betrays a fatal misunderstanding... On equalities, her approach has been didactic and suggestive of someone who has a set view."

Even if you haven't followed what's happening with the Gender Recognition Act, it is v explosive for an MP to call for one of their own govt ministers to be sacked.

As I reported this week, there is huge disappointment among some in Tory party at govt's approach to LGBT rights.

The govt argues that it has made some things easier this week, e.g. reducing the administrative cost to legally change your gender and moving the process online.

But govt decided against demedicalising the process, i.e. you still need the sign-off of two doctors.