Reid in Tv Clash with 'Patronising' Paxman Over Glasgow Accent
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JOHN Reid, the health secretary, had an astonishing onscreen bust- up with Jeremy Paxman last night after the Newsnight presenter branded him a Labour "attack dog".
Dr Reid accused the presenter of patronising and insulting him because of his Glasgow accent. "I have said to you before that if you have a Phd and a posh accent from a school like yours, you are regarded as a sophisticate, " he said.See the full content of this document
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Reid in Tv Clash with 'Patronising' Paxman Over Glasgow Accent
Mr Paxman, known for his robust style of questioning, replied:...
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