Nasim Asl

Senior Political Journalist

Nasim joined Full Fact in June 2023. Before that she worked on BBC Question Time, and BBC Scotland News. She took part in the BBC’s Journalism Trainee Scheme, and has a masters degree in journalism.

18 May 2026

Wait and see

Government Tracker

Is the government on track to pass an Energy Independence Act?

By Nasim Asl • 2 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge to introduce new energy legislation. Read

Gov Tracker

13 May 2026

Politics

The King’s Speech 2026: government pledges and promises to keep an eye on

By Nasim Asl • 5 mins

Ahead of the 13 May State Opening of Parliament, we’ve taken a look at some government pledges we’re expecting to hear about in the King’s Speech and coming weeks. Read

Analysis

12 May 2026

Appears on track

Government Tracker

Is the government delivering on its pledge to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote?

By Nasim Asl • 3 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all elections. Read

Gov Tracker

12 May 2026

Appears on track

Government Tracker

Has the government updated the rules on voter ID?

By Nasim Asl • 3 mins

Labour’s manifesto promised to address ‘inconsistencies’ in the rules. Read

Gov Tracker

5 May 2026

Politics

Are 10% of the UK’s asylum seekers being housed in Scotland?

By Nasim Asl • 2 mins

We’ve looked at the latest figures after spotting this claim from Reform UK in Scottish election leaflets. Read

Fact check

5 May 2026

Appears off track

Government Tracker

Is the government on track to deliver 1.5 million new homes?

By Nasim Asl • 5 mins

Full Fact looks at the Labour manifesto’s commitment on housing. Read

Gov Tracker

5 May 2026

Politics

SNP edited image sows confusion online

By Nasim Asl • 2 mins

The SNP told us it edited a real picture of First Minister John Swinney in front of his own ad “to enhance the billboard image which was obscured by bright sunlight”. Read