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EU referendum: Both sides 'treating people like simpletons', says Steve Hilton - Politics Live EU referendum: Both sides 'treating people like simpletons', says Steve Hilton - Politics Live
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9.42am BST
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Here are some more details of that EU referendum poll in the Telegraph, which puts the Remain side 13 points ahead:
details of Telegraph/Orb poll suggesting older voters now majority for Remain - would be big surprise if it happens: pic.twitter.com/eMvfyh3ILh
9.37am BST
09:37
If you are already tired of the EU referendum debate and want to get away from it all with a quiet pint, you might want to think twice before heading to your local Wetherspoon pub.
The company’s chairman is to visit 100 of its in the next four weeks to discuss arguments for leaving the EU. the Press Association reports:
Martin, a leading campaigner for Brexit, will tell customers why he believes the UK would be better off outside the EU.
To tie in with the EU referendum vote, Wetherspoon has printed 280,000 copies of its Wetherspoon News magazine which will feature an EU special, as well as 500,000 copies of an EU magazine, offering the views of leading Remain and Leave campaigners.
Martin said: “The EU referendum is extremely important and I believe it is vital that voters are given the arguments both for and against, so they can make up their minds.
“Our Wetherspoon News EU special brings together a number of articles which I hope people will read and help them make up their mind on which way they are going to vote.
“I look forward to speaking with Wetherspoon customers during the next four weeks in our pubs across the UK as part of the EU referendum debate.”
9.16am BST
09:16
The cost of a family holiday could rise by £230 and new limits on duty free could put an end to “booze cruises” to the continent if Britain votes to leave the EU, David Cameron will claim later, Rowena Mason writes.
In its new analysis, the Treasury claimed holiday prices could go up as soon as this summer because the pound is likely to fall by around 12%, making the cost of accommodation, food and drinks higher for those travelling overseas. It predicted that two years after Britain leaving the EU, the average holiday for four people travelling together for eight nights in Europe would cost £230 more.
The government argued that other benefits would be at risk, including the end of roaming charges from 2017, free healthcare within the EU and booze cruises because of potential limits on duty free.
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Good morning, This is Haroon Siddique, standing in for Andrew this morning.Good morning, This is Haroon Siddique, standing in for Andrew this morning.
Here is a summary of the key developments so far today:Here is a summary of the key developments so far today:
EU referendum poll:Remain: 55% (+4)Leave: 42% (-3)(via ORB, phone)EU referendum poll:Remain: 55% (+4)Leave: 42% (-3)(via ORB, phone)
Specious Bollocks and Severe Specious Bollocks https://t.co/GxoXYc5EfrSpecious Bollocks and Severe Specious Bollocks https://t.co/GxoXYc5Efr
Here is the agenda for today:Here is the agenda for today:
9.30am Business organisations and trades unions give evidence to the Commons business committee on the EU referendum.9.30am Business organisations and trades unions give evidence to the Commons business committee on the EU referendum.
9.30am EDF chief executive Vincent de Rivaz and energy minister Andrea Leadsom give evidence to the Commons energy committee on the UK’s nuclear programme.9.30am EDF chief executive Vincent de Rivaz and energy minister Andrea Leadsom give evidence to the Commons energy committee on the UK’s nuclear programme.
10am David Cameron is visiting a business in Luton, Bedfordshire, where he will hold a Q&A with employees on the EU referendum.10am David Cameron is visiting a business in Luton, Bedfordshire, where he will hold a Q&A with employees on the EU referendum.
10am The governor of the Bank of England,Mark Carney, gives evidence to the Commons treasury committee on the Bank’s inflation report.10am The governor of the Bank of England,Mark Carney, gives evidence to the Commons treasury committee on the Bank’s inflation report.
10am The defence secretary, Michael Fallon, gives evidence to the Commons defence committee on Russia.10am The defence secretary, Michael Fallon, gives evidence to the Commons defence committee on Russia.
10.30am The National Institute of Economic and Social Research will publish new research by Katerina Lisenkova analysing the long-term economic and fiscal impacts of changes to migration policy after Brexit.10.30am The National Institute of Economic and Social Research will publish new research by Katerina Lisenkova analysing the long-term economic and fiscal impacts of changes to migration policy after Brexit.
10.30am Nigel Farage is on a Ukip referendum bus tour in Dudley and Nottingham.10.30am Nigel Farage is on a Ukip referendum bus tour in Dudley and Nottingham.
11.30am Harriet Harman, Angela Eagle and other prominent female Labour MPs will make the case for why women are better off in the EU.11.30am Harriet Harman, Angela Eagle and other prominent female Labour MPs will make the case for why women are better off in the EU.
4pm Eddie Izzard takes part in the first debate on his 31 cities in 31 days ‘Stand Up for Europe’ campaign tour. Making the opposing case will be Conservative MEP Daniel Hannan.4pm Eddie Izzard takes part in the first debate on his 31 cities in 31 days ‘Stand Up for Europe’ campaign tour. Making the opposing case will be Conservative MEP Daniel Hannan.