George Osborne

Conservative HQ machinations suggest preference for pragmatic figures who will toe May’s line on Brexit - whatever that turns out to be.

The ex-chancellor may be standing down, but his “Project Fear” claims will remain fodder for Brexiters desperate to prove thriving economy.

Think tank report gives teeth to Remainers’ economic fears. But forecast could still be generous.

Brexiteers scream scaremongering when anybody highlights risks of Leave. Our audit shows its Project Fear is more lurid and not fact-based.

Treasury forecast that GDP will be 3.6%-6% smaller in 2017/18 if we leave EU than if we stay in is broadly credible.

While the pro-EU side has proven better with the truth, they are fond of a few dubious arguments which must be avoided as polling day looms.

Government predictions of post-Brexit economic fall would mean public finance black hole - and less cash, not more, for priorities like NHS.

Chancellor right to warn that mortgage rates may go up post Brexit, but not because the Bank of England is likely to put up base rates.

IDS’ resignation increases chance Tories won’t be able to balance budget. That’s especially worrying if we quit EU.