Council staff have been advised not to describe married couples as 'husband and wife' - over fears it could offend people who do not identify with a gender.
Instead, civil servants at the Royal Borough of Greenwich council in southeast London, have been told to use 'spouse' or 'partner'.
They have also been asked to avoid saying 'ladies and gentleman' at public meetings and events, or requesting someone provide their 'Christian name', in an effort to be more inclusive.
The woke guidelines are provided in a 45-page booklet obtained by The Sun following a freedom of information request.
A foreword in the guide states: 'For some of us, communicating in a more inclusive way is about changing deeply embedded habits.'
