Pastygate

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Etymology

From pasty +‎ -gate.

Proper noun

Pastygate

  1. (informal, UK) A 2012 British controversy around taxation of hot snacks such as pasties, where Conservative ministers were said to be out of touch with the eating habits of ordinary people.