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Politics: ‘Poncey’

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27 April 2016

By Alex Khalil

I just don’t know what to say.

It seems to be the norm nowadays. We play 20 questions with the PM, and he sees it as an excuse to tell us some awful, awful jokes.

The show is as tiresome as it is dull.

But this time, ladies and gentlemen, we’ve got something tasty for you.

Oh yes.

If you can’t be cheesed to watch the video, let’s break it down.

Labour MP Ben Bradshaw asked our dear PM:

“With the United Kingdom facing our most momentous decision for a generation in eight weeks’ time, does the prime minister think it makes more sense for us to listen to all of our closest friends and allies around the world or a combination of French fascists, Nigel Farage and Vladimir Putin?”

Cameron replied:

“I’m glad he takes the English pronunciation of Farage, rather than the poncey foreign-sounding one that he seems to prefer. I think it’s a thoroughly good thing.”

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We aren’t quite sure how to react.

Let’s turn to Twitter (because that’s a great idea):

Most showed skepticism when presented with the PM’s comment.

https://twitter.com/MyGuiltyFeet/status/725285039638990848

We’re all agreed he’s just awful, but… we’re sort of inclined to agree with the UKIP leader.

What a time to be alive. 

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