Labour's Jan Tinetti has accused Education Minister Erica Stanford of using derogatory language in the House. 

Stanford was forced to apologise, after the Speaker was made aware of the minister using unparliamentary language.

Tinetti claimed to reporters Stanford called her a stupid B-word.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Stanford withdrew and apologised - a clear admission of guilt.

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Labour's Jan Tinetti has accused Education Minister Erica Stanford of using derogatory language in the House.&nbsp;
Stanford was forced to apologise, after the Speaker was made aware of the minister using unparliamentary language.
Tinetti claimed to reporters Stanford called her a stupid B-word.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Stanford withdrew and apologised - a clear admission of guilt.
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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Minister Erica Stanford being accused of insulting female Opposition MPs

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