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'Ridiculous' LGA language guide withdrawn

An ‘inclusive language guide’ pushed out by the Local Government Association (LGA) has been rapidly withdrawn after being pilloried.

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By Martin Ford | 10 October 2022

An ‘inclusive language guide' pushed out by the Local Government Association (LGA) has been rapidly withdrawn after being pilloried.

The document included advice such as avoiding the use of the words ‘Caucasian' and ‘homeless'.

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