Analysis of the first page of Google searches for 5,000 Brexit related keywords and phrases show the Guardian, the BBC and the Independent show up most prominently in the results. The BBC, which has long been accused of holding an anti-Brexit bias, is at the top of the list, taking a 29% of the market share of Brexit related news searches. Second is The Guardian, the highest among the national newspaper websites, with a 12% share. The Independent, also viewed as a pro-remain news source, is third, with nine per cent. Tory MP David Davies said the Google search metrics 'did not appear to match the views of the British people.' He said: 'I think this is extremely concerning. Anyone wanting an explanation for Brexit is going to be directed towards left-leaning, pro-EU news outlets - ie the Guardian, the Independent and even the BBC.' Websites with a more pro Brexit agenda feature much lower on the results table, with the Daily Telegraph taking a 4.2% of a share of the results, followed by the Express at 3.4% and the Sun at 2.3%.
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