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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Politics
Lizzie Dearden

EU referendum live: Sadiq Khan attacks Boris Johnson and Leave campaign for 'project hate' - latest updates

Boris Johnson and Sadiq Khan have gone head-to-head in the biggest live debate ahead of Thursday's EU referendum. Here are the latest updates:

 

 

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Mr Johnson was the main face for Leave in the BBC's live debate watched by thousands of spectators at the Wembley Arena but kept an unusually low profile.

Mr Khan, his Labour sucessor as London Mayor, was his main adversary on the Remain side of the argument.

The debate, hosted by David Dimbleby, was broadcast from 8pm on BBC One.

The Leave campaign fielded Labour MP Gisela Stuart and energy minister Andrea Leadsom, who took centre stage making arguments on trade and immigration.

The case for remaining in the EU was passionately put by Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson, and Frances O'Grady, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress.

Each side took questions from members of the 6,000-strong audience, as figures including Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron and former Sainsbury's CEO Justin King offered their reaction.

The EU referendum debate has so far been characterised by bias, distortion and exaggeration. So until 23 June we we’re running a series of question and answer features that explain the most important issues in a detailed, dispassionate way to help inform your decision.

What is Brexit and why are we having an EU referendum?

Does the UK need to take more control of its sovereignty?

Could the UK media swing the EU referendum one way or another?

Will the UK benefit from being released from EU laws?

Will we gain or lose rights by leaving the European Union?

Will Brexit mean that Europeans have to leave the UK?

Will leaving the EU lead to the break-up of the UK?

What will happen to immigration if there's Brexit?

Will Brexit make the UK more or less safe?

Will the UK benefit from being released from EU laws?

Will leaving the EU save taxpayers money and mean more money for the NHS?

What will Brexit mean for British tourists booking holidays in the EU?

Will Brexit help or damage the environment?

Will Brexit mean that Europeans have to leave the UK?

What will Brexit mean for British expats in Europe?

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