Nick Clegg has denied planning to use the word 'bigot' after a speech on gay marriage was given a rapid re-write. An initial draft which was sent to the media contained the word, but it disappeared in an updated version.
Tory backbencher Peter Bone said Mr Clegg had insulted "millions of people with deep convictions of religion and conscience".
He insisted the Lib Dem leader had to "apologise profusely" or resign.
"I don't see how that could have got published without it being the view of the Deputy Prime Minister," he said.
"He has got to rapidly get out there on the airwaves apologising," Mr Bone said.
"It is clear what he thinks. There is no way that the Deputy Prime Minister of our country can be associated with that language."
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.