Rejected petition A public enquiry into spreading of disinformation by the Leave campaign

Multiple sources, including the UK Statistics Authority, point to the Leave campaign consistently spreading disinformation before the EU referendum. Charges should be pressed if appropriate and actions should be taken to prevent campaigners from spreading disinformation in the future

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https://www.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/news/uk-statistics-authority-statement-on-the-use-of-official-statistics-on-contributions-to-the-european-union/

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/eu-referendum-nissan-to-take-legal-action-against-vote-leave-campaign-over-leaflet-a7091556.html

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-referendum-nigel-farage-nhs-350-million-pounds-live-health-service-u-turn-a7102831.html

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jun/25/boris-johnson-michael-gove-eu-liars?CMP=fb_gu

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Date submitted 25 June 2016
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