She’s in, you’re out, they shake it all about ...
REFERENDUM CONJUGATIONS
I am weighing up the options You can’t make up your mind He hasn’t got the foggiest. We had a lively exchange of views You had an impassioned debate They went ballistic. I am speaking personally You are personalising it He is indulging in a vicious personal vendetta. We point out the risks You raise fears They scaremonger. I am independent You are a rebel He is utterly disloyal. I am a captain of industry You are a fat cat He is Philip Green. I am passionate You are desperate He is out of control. I wrestle with the figures You juggle with the figures He can’t add two and two. I am decisive You are cold He is ruthless. We have a vision You dream dreams They live in cloudcuckoo land. I am popular You are populist He is a demagogue. I told the truth You let the truth out He made a gaffe. I reconsider my position You change your mind He is fundamentally dishonest. I debate You argue He drives a wedge. We are independent You stick your necks out They are trouble-makers. I am my own man You are not a team-player He is only in it for himself. I am a character You are a maverick He is a drunk. We joke You mock They sneer. I am unconventional You are eccentric He is stark staring bonkers. We are loyal You are dutiful They are sheep. I am up-and-coming You are ambitious He is pushy. I am a patriot You are a nationalist He is a racist. I simplify You are simplistic He is simple. I am a personality You are a showman He is rent-a-quote. I am a senior backbencher You are an influential backbencher Who’s he? I have statistics to hand You use statistics He plays with statistics. We are above party politics You pursue your own agenda They are disloyal. I am statesmanlike You are a safe pair of hands He is a bore. We are enthusiasts You are disciples They are fanatics. Ours is a broad church Yours is a mixed bag Theirs is an unholy alliance.