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Dodgy bar charts, misinformation and propaganda in Bristol North West

From old-school tactics to creative use of social media adverts, the parties (and others) have been battling it out for Bristol’s most marginal seat.

Dodgy bar charts, misinformation and propaganda in Bristol North West
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This piece is part of a collaboration between openDemocracy and the Bristol Cable.

Voters in the Labour-held marginal seat of Bristol North West have been targeted by print leaflets employing misinformation and negative campaigning, as well as Facebook ads by political parties and more opaque groups.

With the help of members and readers, the Cable has collected print leaflets from all political parties, including ones posing as local newspapers, magazines and bill letters, while others have used data misleadingly.