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Leave and Remain go head to head in EU referendum debate

Members of the 'Remain' and 'Leave' camps have clashed in the ITV Referendum Debate, with accusations of lying and scaremongering thrown back and forth ahead of the vote in two weeks time.

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, Angela Eagle and Amber Rudd appeared on behalf of Vote Remain. Former London Mayor Boris Johnson, Andrea Leadsom and Gisela Stuart represented Vote Leave.

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'We're not in the EU': Eagle's slip-up draws laughter

Angela Eagle drew laughter from the audience when she accidentally told the debate: "We're not in the European Union."

Boris Johnson was heard saying "fantastic news" following the slip.

Ms Eagle had meant to say Britain was not in the eurozone.

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