You can judge just how extensive the level of Tory misinformation has been in this election from this forensic analysis of the claims they have been making in Axminster.

Two of the authors are well qualified to lift the lid on this misinformation: Paul Hayward, Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder Economy and Assets; and Sarah Jackson, Portfolio Holder Democracy, Transparency and Communications.

Interestingly, they have teamed up with Simon Smith to provide a genuine like-minded Independent Ticket for Axminster.