Rupert Murdoch has accused the UK government of making "false claims" and scaring voters into backing Britain to remain in the EU.

Murdoch posted the tweet below on Thursday:

Murdoch — whose company News UK owns The Times, The Sunday Times, and The Sun — has emerged as a clear supporter of a Brexit and has backed ministers who are campaigning for Britain to leave the EU on June 23.

Last month, he offered his congratulations to Justice Secretary Michael Gove, tweeting:

"Congratulations Michael Gove. Friends always knew his principles would overcome his personal friendships."

The multi-billion pound tyccon was a vocal critic of the deal David Cameron reached with EU leaders over the terms of Britain's membership.

In a stongly-worded tweet, he said:

"Cameron's deal with EU a nothing. How can sensible Cabinet colleagues accept this? Loyalty to country more important than friendships."