Sarah Wollaston defects from Vote Leave over disputed £350 million savings figure

The transcript discusses the defection of Conservative MP Sarah Wollaston to the Remain camp due to misleading claims by the Vote Leave campaign. It highlights controversies over financial figures used in the campaign, with calls for independent audits. The discussion includes the role of funding from the European Research Council and political declarations from key figures like Grant Shapps. The transcript underscores the complexities and debates surrounding the Brexit campaign.

What was the main reason Sarah Wollaston switched to the Remain camp?

• She wanted to support Boris Johnson's political ambitions.

• She thought the Vote Leave campaign's NHS funding claim was misleading.

• She was persuaded by the Vote Leave campaign's financial claims.

• She believed the NHS would be better off if the UK left the EU.

What was Priti Patel's defense regarding the Vote Leave campaign's financial claims?

• The figures were irrelevant to the campaign.

• The figures were verified by the EU.

• The figures were net and accurate.

• The figures were gross and not misleading.

What did Michael Gove propose regarding the controversial financial figures?

• To have an independent audit conducted.

• To use the figures only in private discussions.

• To ignore the figures and focus on other issues.

• To increase the figures to gain more support.

What was the conclusion of the Institute for Fiscal Studies regarding the UK's contribution to the EU?

• The contribution was £350 million per week.

• The contribution was £150 million per week.

• The contribution was £500 million per week.

• The contribution was £200 million per week.

Why did Grant Shapps decide to support the Remain camp?

• He was concerned about the uncertainty of leaving the EU.

• He was influenced by the Vote Leave campaign's promises.

• He wanted to align with the official Labour campaign.

• He believed leaving the EU would benefit businesses.