“We need to see three things happen. First, politicians need to be better at talking about the real state of affairs of the country, rather than spinning the numbers. Secondly, the media has to try and genuinely illuminate issues, rather than use statistics to sensationalise.
“And finally we need better teaching of statistical literacy in schools, so that people get more comfortable in understanding evidence.”
Of hoe de Britse man van de straat, er op bijna alle punten naast zit. (3 jaar later: Brexit)