Investigation Launched Into 'Coconut' Term

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An investigation has been launched into a black city councillor's use of the word "coconut" to describe an Asian colleague during a debate.

The term, commonly considered to be a racial slur, was used by Liberal Democrat councillor Shirley Brown (Ashley) against Conservative councillor Jay Jethwa (Stockwood).

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Investigation Launched Into 'Coconut' Term

Councillor Brown's remark led the Tory chief whip, councillor John Goulandris (Stoke Bishop), to make an o...

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