The Conservative chief whip has admitted he did swear at a police officer but has denied using the word "pleb". But where does the word "pleb" come from, is it really used by posh boys in public schools and why is it considered to be offensive? Edith Hall, professor of classics at King's College London, and author Harry Mount, debate the use of the word.

Source: AUDIO: Is the word 'pleb' an insult?


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