1.   Prosecutors claim the abuse allegations are fabrications.

2.   Since her contentions are not supported by evidence, her allegations should not be confused with fact.

3.   The allegation is a complete lie.

4.   The allegation is dangerous and insulting to Morrissey, especially when you consider that he has never publicly espoused racist views.

5.   The allegations are completely untrue.

6.   The allegations have been an acute embarrassment to the Prime Minister.

7.   The allegations were untrue.

8.   The allegations were very damaging to his career.

9.   The Observer said that it had not intended to convey that meaning, and accepted that the allegation was without foundation.