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Crime
The incident, which posts claimed was filmed at a London train station, actually occurred at Barcelona’s Camp de l’Arpa metro station in 2024. Read
In progress
Government Tracker
Full Fact takes a look at Labour’s manifesto pledge to “reverse” the “downgrade” of the monitoring of antisemitic and Islamophobic hate incidents. Read
In progress
Government Tracker
Full Fact takes a look at Labour’s pledge to bring down the cost of school uniforms by limiting the number of branded items schools can require parents to buy. Read
Politics
This morning, on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme [1:38:46], shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly claimed: “[Labour] are opening up asylum hotels, they are increasing the use of asylum accommodation … Read
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Government Tracker
Full Fact takes a look at Labour’s manifesto pledge to reform and simplify gender recognition law. Read
Politics
Full Fact takes a look at whether the government is meeting its key pledges on crime Read
Unclear or disputed
Government Tracker
We take a look at Labour’s commitment to train thousands more midwives in the NHS in England. Read
Politics
The UK and the United States today announced a “landmark economic deal” between the two countries—the first such agreement the US has reached on trade since President Donald Trump introduced wide-ranging tariffs on US imports. Read
Two ministers’ claims last week about the extra amount which will be spent on protecting the triple lock are potentially misleading Read
Appears on track
Government Tracker
Full Fact looks at the Prime Minister’s commitment to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027. Read
