BBC News·3 min read·medium
Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP
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Labour MPs are calling for an end to the stigma surrounding regional accents, labeling it a form of discrimination that hinders social mobility. The debate highlights how working-class individuals often feel pressured to neutralize their speech to advance in their careers.
Image source, Getty Images By Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter Published 13 minutes ago Northumbrian MP Ian Lavery has claimed mocking people with strong regional accents is is the last form of acceptable discrimination.
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