British politician hits back after her shoulder-baring outfit goes viral: 'I'm not a slag'

A British politician has hit back at criticism of her choice of outfit following complaints that it was not “appropriate attire” for the House of Commons.

Shadow culture secretary Tracy Brabin, a member of Parliament (MP) for the Labour Party, wore an off-the-shoulder dress during a debate in Parliament on Tuesday.

The Batley and Spen MP was criticized by a Twitter user who posted a picture of her wearing the outfit, asking, "Is this really appropriate attire for Parliament?"

Brabin replied to the tweet and defended herself from shaming comments.

"I’m not a slag, Hungover, A tart, About to breastfeed, A slapper, Drunk, Just been banged over a wheelie bin,” she wrote.

Reaction to the outfit was mixed, with some people agreeing with the criticism, while others took to Twitter to support her.

Brabin, a former actress who appeared in shows including Coronation Street, The Ghost Hunter and EastEnders, wore the outfit while raising a point of order on Downing Street's decision to order senior journalists from some major news organizations to leave before a briefing on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit plans.

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