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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Diane Taylor

Tories ‘spreading misinformation about Labour’s immigration plans’

A man stands with a bag in front of passport control at Gatwick
Full Fact has raised concerns about claims by Rishi Sunak and Greg Hands claiming Labour has pledged to open the UK’s borders to 100,000 people a year. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

The prime minister and the chair of the Conservative party have been accused of circulating false information about Labour’s immigration plans, with a charity warning this could mislead voters in the next general election.

Full Fact, which monitors the factual accuracy of statements made in public debate, has repeatedly raised concerns about comments made by Rishi Sunak and the Conservative party chair, Greg Hands, claiming that Labour has pledged to open UK borders to 100,000 people a year.

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