Back Quote by Anna Soubry
“The Leave campaign claims we send £350 million a week to Europe. This is untrue. When you take into account the rebate Margaret Thatcher got for us and the money we get back in E.U. funding, the true figure is nowhere near that.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: House of Commons debate, 2019
The £350 million claim is misleading; accounting for rebates and EU funds shows a different net contribution.
In simple terms: The claim is inaccurate after accounting for rebates.
Key Takeaway
Check facts before accepting financial claims.
Themes
politics
economics
public discourse
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- budget reviews
- public debates
- media reports
- citizen fact‑checking
Key Concepts
budget analysis
media literacy
policy critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens verify such financial claims?
- What impact does misinformation have on public opinion?
A Different Perspective
Complex calculations can be misrepresented.
