A Tory MP has been criticised for using an 'outdated' slur in the Commons
"'Japs' has a long history of being derogatory and should be avoided, in the same way we say 'Pakistanis' and 'Chinese', rather than short terms which have offensive connotations.
Ms Owen asked the Speaker for advice on how to discourage MPs from using ethnic slurs"because progress is not inevitable, it is something that we must consistently and constantly strive for". He added:"People reflect also the language that we use - if we set the best of language, therefore others might follow."
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