Now worries. I can take the feedback. I didn't read the initial article but assumed it pointed to sales. After reading it, it's even more laughable. Lies, damn lies and statistics. The 800% increase is due to a single transaction.
If a reader stopped after this passage they'd think "wholly moly" the UK economy is ON FIRE!
That 800% increase means deals are flying since Brexit. Except this next passage:
I don't know how many deals were included in the comparison month but do you think this deal skews that headline a little? Consider that Softbank leveraged the beaten down currency to get a better deal on the company. It also isn't a sign that Japan's Softbank is committed to Britain but rather they saw a bargain in a market in which they have a huge dependency on, mobile chips. Take out this single transaction and rather than an 800% increase they'd have experienced a 31% decrease. Of course, you and I both know that comparing month to month is absurd.
Oh...should I also mention that the Daily Express is a supporter of UKIP and it's owner was a financial backer for the party?
Last edited: Jul 25, 2016