An MP who appeared to tell Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson to “sit down, love” has been branded an “entitled sexist toad”.

Ms Swinson was speaking during a Commons debate on the prospect of an early general election when she was heckled by an unidentified male colleague.

The East Dunbartonshire MP had given way - allowed another MP to interrupt - while she was speaking, but refused to a second time, prompting the call.

The comment was shared by Layla Moran MP who tweeted: “Whoever told @joswinson to “Sit down darling” or whatever was said a) picked the wrong lady to mess with and b) is clearly an entitled sexist toad.”

Britain's Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson speaks during Prime Minister's Questions session in the House of Commons in London, (UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor) More

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