Posted on Oct 1, 2014

David Cameron Just Attempted A Yorkshire Accent

He was channelling William Hague.

Siraj Datoo

BuzzFeed News Reporter, UK

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

Vine — 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.

Jim Waterson@jimwaterson Follow
Could someone settle the "David Cameron Yorkshire accent" debate please.
11:57 AM - 01 Oct 14 Reply Retweet Favorite

Quite a few people were pretty unimpressed.

Jane Merrick@janemerrick23 Follow
Fuck sake that was the worst Yorkshire accent I've ever heard
11:55 AM - 01 Oct 14 Reply Retweet Favorite

Tom Gk@tomgk_RN Follow
Cameron does Yorkshire accent. Urgh. #CPC14
11:56 AM - 01 Oct 14 Reply Retweet Favorite

And some felt embarrassed.

Ben@RamblingManc Follow
Rather cringeworthy attempt at a Yorkshire accent by Cameron... #CPC14
11:57 AM - 01 Oct 14 Reply Retweet Favorite

But others thought he did a pretty good job.

Dylan H Morris@TorySwing Follow
David Cameron’s northern accent really was just marvellous. #CPC14
11:55 AM - 01 Oct 14 Reply Retweet Favorite

Benjamin Pelc@screwlabour Follow
DC imitates Hague and does a Yorkshire accent. Brilliant stuff. #CPC14
11:55 AM - 01 Oct 14 Reply Retweet Favorite

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

Mark Grainger@MarkGrainger Follow
David Cameron attempting a Yorkshire accent, presumably lining up a role in Emmerdale for late 2015.
11:58 AM - 01 Oct 14 Reply Retweet Favorite

Siraj Datoo is a political reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in London.

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