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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.

28 May 2026

Achieved

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Has the government ‘set out the path’ to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence?

By Nasim Asl • 2 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge on announcing how it will increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP. Read

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28 May 2026

Achieved

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Has the government established Great British Energy?

By Nasim Asl • 2 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge to create a new publicly-owned body to “drive forward investment in clean, home-grown energy production”. Read

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28 May 2026

Achieved

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Has the government made changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and restored mandatory housing targets?

By Nasim Asl • 2 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge on planning policy. Read

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28 May 2026

Achieved

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Has the government ended private schools’ VAT exemption and business rates relief?

By Nasim Asl • 3 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to stop the VAT exemption for private schools, as well as their charitable business rates relief. Read

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22 May 2026

Achieved

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Is the government on track to conduct a Strategic Defence Review within its first year?

By Nasim Asl • 3 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to carry out a Strategic Defence Review. Read

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22 May 2026

Appears on track

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Has the government brought the railways into public ownership?

By Nasim Asl • 3 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to bring Britain’s railways into public ownership. Read

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18 May 2026

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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

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12 May 2026

Appears on track

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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

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12 May 2026

Appears on track

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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

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5 May 2026

Appears off track

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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

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