Romney’s ‘gibberish’ shamed by no-nonsense Beryl and Betty

That’s according to the Plain English Campaign, which has honoured the stars of BBC Radio Humberside with an award for their no-nonsense weekly show.

Meanwhile the losing American presidential candidate’s “hot streak of gibberish” earned him a Foot in Mouth award from the group.

“I believe in an America where millions of Americans believe in an America that’s the America millions of Americans believe in. That’s the America I love,” was the baffling comment that sealed his win.

By contrast, “down-to-earth” Beryl, 86, and Betty, 91, were recognised for their ability to “paint pictures with words” – qualities that also netted them a Sony award this year.

Producer and co-presenter David Reeves said: “It’s just them being themselves – I think that’s why they’ve won.”

Golden Bull Awards for written nonsense were presented to 10 public bodies and businesses for spouting unfathomable jargon.

And the Coalition was shamed with a Kick in the Pants award for its “baffling” pasty tax rules.

They could learn from Professor Brian Cox, who was honoured with a Pat on the Back award for his “infectious and easy to understand explorations of the universe”.

The BBC’s Clare Balding also received a Pat on the Back for being the “least confusing” London 2012 commentator.

Leeds City Council worker Liz Davenport was one of nine people achieving a Plain English Diploma from the group this year.

Congratulating her, a council spokeswoman said: “Simple language can get our message across quickly and clearly and reduce the number of unnecessary customer inquiries.

“We encourage all employees to use plain English as a matter of course.”