EU referendum 2016: which Brexit claims from ‘Leave’ and ‘Remain’ do you believe?

Both sides have had a lot to say about what Brexit would mean for your money. But what do you really believe?

With just one month to go to the European Union referendum, there still seems to be a lot of confusion about the impact it will have. 

On an almost daily basis we're told about a new study showing just how good – or bad – Brexit will be for our finances.

But how many of these do the public actually believe?

To find out, we’ve put together polls on some of the headline claims from both the Leave and Remain camps. Why not have your say – and see whether your views are shared by your fellow loveMONEY readers.

The economy

Just this morning George Osborne has warned that leaving the European Union would plunge the UK into a year-long recession.

Of course, that’s not what economists who support the Leave campaign tell us. Earlier this month, Economists for Brexit claimed leaving the EU would boost the UK economy by 4% in 10 years.

So what’s actually going to happen? Have your say in the poll below.

House prices

Next up, we've been told by the chancellor that the value of our homes will be between 10% and 18% lower by 2018 if we vote to leave. What do you make of that claim?

Groceries

David Cameron warned us this weekend that leaving the EU would drive up food prices. “Independent studies show that a vote to leave would hit the value of the pound, making imports more expensive and raising prices in the shops," said Cameron.

Do you agree with the Prime Minister?

Your finances in general

Last month, a 200-page report from the Treasury said families would be £4,300 worse off if we Brexit. Overall there would be “less trade, less investment and less business” outside of the EU, the report said. Do you agree?

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Read more about Brexit on loveMONEY:

What leaving Europe might mean for our finances

If we Brexit, where could the membership fee go?

What Brexit could mean for expats

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