Left-wing internet phrases: gammon, melts and slugs

May 16, 2018Artis Modus

Words such as slugs, gammon and melts are among the terms used online by some supporters of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, particularly when talking about those with a differing political leaning.

Radio 4 announcer Kathy Clugston cooked up a Daily Politics guide to left-wing online slang.

Studio debate: Are slug, gammon and melt offensive terms?

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