This farmer’s succinct description of Brexit gets 10/10 – the only 4 reactions you need
A farmer in Bishop Auckland has managed to sum up the Brexit situation in one of the best sentences that’s ever come out of a vox pop.
A star is born – They say 'cometh the hour cometh the man' – listen to this brilliant Bishop Auckland farmer…
"On referendum night we went to bed as Great Britain and woke up as Little Britain" pic.twitter.com/lOKHj8emNg— Brexitshambles (@brexit_sham) November 12, 2019
“On referendum night we went to bed as Great Britain and woke up as Little Britain”
John Emerson, who is a hill farmer, has been getting serious props from Twitter for his succinct assessment.
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To win the GE, simply put this man up for the TV debates against Boris Johnson. Watch, gasp in awe and retweet to hell and back. https://t.co/GcDBFHTyqc
— Jerry Hogg #FBPE #RevokeA50 (@jerryhogg) November 12, 2019
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Oh my God! This should be transmitted above the whole of Britain. That man has absolutely nailed it! https://t.co/jA7EMW9Aj3
— Chrissie Grech (v)🖤🌱 #RevokeA50 🇨🇰 (@ChrissieGrech) November 12, 2019
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Sorry Brenda, you've been upstaged! https://t.co/XxLgonrVxo
— Solihull 4 Europe (@Solihull4eu) November 12, 2019
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You can hear the panic rising in her voice as she realises that she's accidentally interviewed a remainer.
— Andy Bones (@bones_andy) November 13, 2019
Labour electoral candidate for North West Durham, Laura Pidcock, particularly enjoyed John’s take on Boris Johnson.
"He lied to the British public." 🔥 from John Emerson, Weardale farmer & straight talker. pic.twitter.com/ggHObzs6VA
— Laura Pidcock (@LauraPidcockMP) November 12, 2019
Ah, yes – his strongest brand image.
Source: BBC via @brexit_sham, Image: BBC, YouTube, Twitter
