A Labour Party Member of Parliament has provoked a furious controversy after claiming criticism of swimmer Lia Thomas is "lazy transphobia".
Lia became the first transgender woman to win an NCAA Division I title.
She originally competed in the male division before racing against women after she transitioned.
Rival Reka Gyorgy complained to the athletics association about its decision to let Lia race against "biological women", and this complaint has been shared by a number of athletes and experts.
But Labour's Opposition Equalities Minister Charlotte Nichols leapt to the swimmer's defense and congratulated her on her achievement.
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