Meaning of Pestminster | Babel Free
Definitions
A scandal involving sexual harassment by members of the British parliament.
UK, informal
Examples
“Those following what has been dubbed “Pestminster” may nevertheless struggle to keep up with the Byzantine internal reporting structures, the range of accusations being levied and the sheer number of MPs involved.”
“Activists turned Westminster into “Pestminster” today to highlight a perceived lack of action over Parliament’s sexual harassment scandal.”
“It’s shocking that two years after the ‘Pestminster’ scandal, female MPs are fleeing politics.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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