الثلاثاء، 29 نوفمبر 2016
Eddie Izzard and Wetherspoons among Brexit vote spenders
Image copyright PA Image caption The comedian and activist was a prominent figure at remain rallies during the campaign Comedian Eddie Izzard spent £36,229 on his campaign to keep the UK in the EU, official details of spending in this summer"s referendum show.
The Labour activist was among Remain supporters who spent less than £250,000 during the campaign, according to the Electoral Commission.
Unite union spent £140,173 while the National Farmers Union spent £73,565.
Leave backers included Sun publisher News Group Newspapers with £96,898 and pub chain JD Wetherspoon £94,586.
Tim Martin, the boss of Wetherspoon, was one of the most outspoken supporters of Brexit in the business community. His pubs launched an advertising campaign attacking the European Commission and other organisations such as the IMF on their beer mats.
Figures published on Tuesday largely cover registered individuals and campaign groups who spent between £10,000 and £250,000 during the referendum campaign.
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