Tom Watson has called for a judicial inquiry into the activities ahead of the Brexit referendum of the Leave.EU campaign and its main backer, Arron Banks, after claims the group faked a video and photos connected to migrants. Watson, the deputy Labour leader and shadow culture secretary, said the inquiry should have criminal powers. In a joint statement, Banks and his close aide Andy Wigmore, who was head of communications for Leave.EU, said they would welcome such an inquiry. They added: “Two years ago, we called for a judicial inquiry and we still stand by that today. If that’s what Watson wants then bring it on, he would have our full support.”

Source: The Guardian April 17, 2019 18:04 UTC