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The BBC has rejected a complaint against political editor Laura Kuenssberg over her use of the phrase ‘nitty gritty’ – which anti-racism campaigners claim originates from the slave trade. The award-winning journalist used the well-known term while speaking on BBC political talk show Brexitcast as she discussed the departure of top Downing Street press chief Lee … Read more
‘Nitty gritty’ on Sky Sports’ banned list of words due to supposed links to slavery as broadcaster orders commentators to avoid using language which may offend viewers in emails containing list of prohibited phrases Sky Sports will warn reporters not to use words which may offend viewers Staff members will be sent message containing list … Read more
Dundee Labour councillor urges colleagues to stop using phrase ‘nitty gritty’ in meetings over claims it was used as term for slaves in 18th century Councillor Georgia Cruickshank urged peers to avoid ‘slave traders’ language’ The expression ‘nitty gritty’ is thought to have originated from the 18th century Dundee’s historic links to the slave trade have … Read more