Boris Johnson has been accused of "making it up as he goes along" after claiming the European Union prevents bananas being sold in bunches of more than three.

Mr Johnson had urged supporters in Stafford to help Britain get rid of "pointless regulations" that meant “you cannot sell bananas in bunches of more than two or three bananas”

Delivering a rallying speech in Stafford town centre as the Vote Leave battle bus continued its Midlands tour, Mr Johnson said: "This gentleman here mentions bananas.