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What was claimed
Claim by Conservative Party
Key election pledge
The government will build 40 new hospitals over the next decade.
Only six hospitals in England are actually getting money for building work at this point. These are upgrades to existing hospitals, not extra hospitals. Other hospitals are being given money to develop plans for upgrades after 2025.
What was claimed
Claim by Labour Party
Published in a press release
Labour policies would save the average family £6,700.
This figure is not credible and does not represent what an average family would save. More than three quarters of the “savings” come from two large costs, rail season tickets and childcare, neither of which reflects what an average family pays.
What was claimed
Published on social media
Going viral on Facebook
A woman claimed on Facebook to have inside information suggesting that the photo of a boy sleeping on a hospital floor was staged.
There is no evidence the photo was staged. The hospital has confirmed that the incident happened. The woman has told the media she does not have information about the incident.
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