How Brexit press changed tune straight after vote
Eurosceptic newspapers misled voters throughout referendum. Now they are writing about the dangers ahead - without even blinking an eye.
Brexit press has repeatedly run distorted migrant stories
Mail, Express, Telegraph and Sun have carried so many false stories it seems they don’t care to give voters truth about this emotive topic.
Mail and Sun correct “We’re from Europe” story
Footage shows busted migrants saying “Iraq” and “Kuwait” when asked where they were from - not “Europe”.
EU court hasn’t opened illegal migrant “floodgates”
“Shock” ruling covered on Sun front page simply restates existing law - which does not apply to UK.
Sun overstates foreign worker stats
Only 17.5% of new hires are foreign-born workers - not 80% - and their impact on low wages is minimal.
EU judges didn’t “meddle” on tobacco law
Sun complains of interference by Luxembourg court - for not striking down a law the UK pushed for.
Will 3 million jobs be lost if we quit EU?
The Sun and IDS accuse Cameron of saying this. If he had, he’d be wrong. But he actually made a different, correct claim.
David Owen’s Brexit case undermines itself
Former SDP leader says quitting EU could blow up eurozone. He also fears an EU army. Both are reasons to remain.
Tabloids in muddle over German petrol tax idea
Sun and Express think EU will tax petrol to pay for Germany’s refugee crisis. It won’t because UK has a veto.