Sentences with phrase «unparliamentary language»
"Unparliamentary language" refers to using rude, offensive, or disrespectful words or phrases when speaking in a parliamentary or formal setting, such as in a government or lawmaking context. It is considered inappropriate and against the rules of civil behavior in those settings. Full definition
Those enemies were using some pretty unparliamentary language about him in Manchester over his failure to help the steel industry.
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However, members might wish to tread carefully when bringing such resolutions before the House, because in 1869 Rep. Edward Holbrook was censured for «unparliamentary language for stating in debate that another Member made false assertions».
Our run - down on unparliamentary language shortlists the things that should remain unsaid.
It is unclear whether «bollocks» is classed as unparliamentary language, although it was used in the Commons by former Labour MP Alex Woodall in 1986.
The phrase «lynch the bitch» wouldn't usually be accepted as language befitting the House of Commons, but on this occasion the Speaker seems to have let it slide - perhaps because McVey made clear beforehand that McDonnell had most definitely been using unparliamentary language himself.
It was only two years ago that a Labour Home Office Minister, the hon. Member for Slough (Fiona Mactaggart), who was in the Chamber earlier, described immigration officers in somewhat unparliamentary language.
Main Bercow corrects Michael Gove's «Cymryphobia» as «welshed» joins the list of unparliamentary language»
Asked to withdraw the remark - considered unparliamentary language - by Commons Speaker John Bercow, Mr Skinner refused - and instead chose to repeat it.
This unparliamentary language was just not the done thing, the Speaker explained, as he told Cameron to withdraw the remark.
Cameron was scolded for «unparliamentary language» after calling shadow chancellor Ed Balls a «muttering idiot».
«And I quote — and please my lords forgive the unparliamentary language and block your ears if you are sensitive or easily offended — yelling «You f *** king Tory c ***».
Mr Coyle said: «Whilst I share the former Prime Minister's sentiment, I apologise if it was unparliamentary language.»
Despite the unparliamentary language she was proved prophetic that Douglas Carswell would indeed «fuck off to UKIP».
I should add that occasionally they use... unparliamentary language.
The rule about unparliamentary language can't be reduced to a simple list of forbidden words; times change, words change, and context is all.
Sorry for those Unparliamentary language.