Newcastle University has sparked outrage after cracking down on the use of the word "pet", with commentator Carole Malone demanding: "Leave our language alone!"

The University has suggested staff stop using the Geordie greeting "pet" after it was deemed off-limits due to equality and inclusion, with Malone hitting back that the phrase was a "term of endearment."

Newcastle University has suggested staff stop using the Geordie greeting "pet" after it was deemed off-limits due to equality and inclusion{ai:summary}<p>At Newcastle University, the word "pet" is now persona non grata, condemned in the name of equality and inclusion. Carole Malone isn’t having it, calling for a defense of our vernacular, insisting that some terms remain dear to the heart.</p><p>In a world where words are policed, the sparks of outrage ignite over a simple greeting. #society</p>

'They're trying to homogenise our language!' FUMES Carole Malone as word 'pet' banned at woke university

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