Beergate

//ˈbɪəˌɡeɪt// name

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  1. 1
    The political controversy in response to an alleged breach of COVID-19 pandemic legal restrictions at a gathering in a Labour Party office in Durham, England, on 30 April 2021. UK, neologism

Etymology

From beer + -gate; politicians were photographed with beer and takeaway food.

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