24 Mar 2010
Today is budget day in the UK. Also known as ‘we’re going to screw you just a bit more and hope you don’t notice’ day.
In honour of the occasion, here are a few of the most annoying words and phrases that politicians insist on using. How many will we hear today, I wonder?
Right and proper…
Full and frank discussion…
Look…
Going forward…
Listen…
To be fair…
Let’s be very clear about this…
Root and branch…
A full range of measures…
Roll out new initiatives…
The fact of the matter is…
Lessons have been learned…
I’ve worked within the rules…
Almost exactly…
Beg the question…
If you ask me…
Can I just say…
On a daily basis…
The key issues…
I’ve done nothing wrong…
Any others to add to this list? Leave them in the comments.
Ben Locker
Posted at 12:27h, 24 March“The real question is…” (i.e. the one I’m going to answer, not the one you’ve asked me)
Clare Lynch
Posted at 13:59h, 24 MarchHard-working families – aargh!
Sarah Turner
Posted at 09:09h, 25 MarchYep, good ones. I watched gorgeous George Osbourne on BBC1 this morning. I think he used about 80% of the above in one interview.
The other thing politicians say is “we’re working very hard….” What do they want? A bloody medal?