David Cameron Just Attempted A Yorkshire Accent

    He was channelling William Hague.

    David Cameron attempted a Yorkshire accent while delivering his keynote address at the Conservative party annual conference.

    BBC Parliament

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    The leader of the Conservatives made the remark while praising former party leader and foreign secretary William Hague.

    But the internet was split over whether his accent was any good.

    Could someone settle the "David Cameron Yorkshire accent" debate please.

    Quite a few people were pretty unimpressed.

    Fuck sake that was the worst Yorkshire accent I've ever heard

    Cameron does Yorkshire accent. Urgh. #CPC14

    And some felt embarrassed.

    Rather cringeworthy attempt at a Yorkshire accent by Cameron... #CPC14

    But others thought he did a pretty good job.

    David Cameron’s northern accent really was just marvellous. #CPC14

    DC imitates Hague and does a Yorkshire accent. Brilliant stuff. #CPC14

    Well, at least he can line up some voiceover appearances whenever he's no longer leading the country.

    David Cameron attempting a Yorkshire accent, presumably lining up a role in Emmerdale for late 2015.