"Carriegate" meaning in All languages combined

See Carriegate on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Carrie + -gate Etymology templates: {{suf|en|Carrie|gate}} Carrie + -gate Head templates: {{en-prop}} Carriegate
  1. (UK politics, neologism) A British political scandal of 2022 around allegations that prime minister Boris Johnson, during his time as Foreign Secretary, had recommended Carrie Symonds, then his mistress, as a candidate for a high-paying job as chief of staff in the Foreign Office. Tags: UK, neologism Categories (topical): UK politics

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