Claim: Over the past 43 years, the EU has taken control over more and more areas which don't have anything to do with trade—such as our borders, our public services, and whether prisoners have the right to vote.
Fact-check: Vote Leave "facts" leaflet: Taking control? - Full Fact
Verdict: the scope of the eu has expanded, partly due to treaties that the uk has signed up to. it covers aspects of borders and public services but not total control. it covers prisoners voting only when it comes to european elections.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Unknown
Date published: 2016-05-23T00:00:00