Brexit would weaken NATO says a senior US general.

Alan Johnson says the Leave campaign is “Project Fantasy”:

Project Fantasy goes like this. Diminish Britain’s standing by suggesting that Europe is somehow something that is done to us; ignore the ways in which, from terrorism to climate change, we are far more effective working with our partners; label all workers’ protections “red tape” and say the economy would be better off if we could scrap them; ignore the huge economic benefits our EU membership has brought us and try to convince people that there is a land of milk and honey waiting outside the EU without spelling out how to get there.

But the biggest fantasy of all is to deny the huge damage that leaving the largest single market in the world would do to our economy. Look at the facts. Almost half of our exports go to EU countries. Over 200,000 British companies export to the EU. We receive an average of £26.5bn of investment every year from other EU countries. So it’s little wonder that the message from businesses of all sizes across the country is so resounding – a poll published today by the CBI shows 80% of their members think being in the EU is best for their business.

The Guardian hosted a lively debate with Alan Johnson and Nick Clegg for IN and Nigel Farage and Andrea Leadsom for OUT.

A large majority of firms in the CBI want to stay IN, reports the BBC.

The Telegraph has examined what IN/OUT would mean for the car industry.

ABTA says Brexit would be a disaster for the tourism industry. The body that represents travel companies has published a comprehensive report on its own website.

One of the world’s best election strategists, Lynton Crosby has released research and given his views on the campaign:

His research finds that nearly a third (28%) of remain voters who could change their mind are worried about the impact on immigration. While a similar number (30%) of voters who are undecided are hesitant about voting to leave because of the damage to the UK economy.

Those who advocate Brexit are significantly more likely to vote, according to Crosby’s figures, but could be deterred if they think there is little chance of victory. The risk on the other side of the debate is complacency, he said, because more than three-quarters of remain voters expect the country to stay in.

A legal challenge is being brought on behalf of British citizens who have lived overseas for more than 15 years, reports the Daily Mail.

A radio debate between Boris Johnson and Chuka Umunna descended into rather disappointing personal remarks.

The Prime Minister commented on Boris Johnson’s claim that the UK could “be like Canada” by saying Johnson was making things up.

Pro-Brexit campaigners are arguing that Avon moving its HQ from the US to the UK is somehow an endorsement of Brexit.  Prepare yourself for some tortured logic in the article.

They are also very tetchy about friendly leaders giving us their advice, reports the Belfast Telegraph.

William Hill say more bets are being put on Brexit but most of the money bet is for Remain.  WH have Remain at 1/3 favourite currently.

Sky have a map of the most and least euro-sceptic areas. Brexit support is strongest on the coast.

A look at views from leading figures in Bristol, and from Peterborough.

* Antony Hook was #2 on the South East European list in 2014, is the English Party's representative on the Federal Executive and produces this sites EU Referendum Roundup.