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News and updates from the Full Fact team

13 December 2022

Online Safety Bill - Government has removed vital health misinformation protections

The Government had long promised that the Online Safety Bill would protect us from harm online. And until this recent Government announcement, that included the harms from online health misinformatio

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Online Safety Bill - Government has removed vital health misinformation protections
6 December 2022

Full Fact becomes first team to receive British Academy award historically awarded to individuals

The British Academy has awarded its prestigious President’s Medal for the first time to an organisation, Full Fact, rather than an individual in recognition of the team’s vital work combating …

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Full Fact becomes first team to receive British Academy award historically awarded to individuals
19 October 2022

Outdated parliamentary processes should never hamper politicians from acting honestly

Full Fact invited by MPs to give evidence on Parliament's broken corrections system.

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Outdated parliamentary processes should never hamper politicians from acting honestly
2 September 2022

Will the next Prime Minister rebuild trust in politics? Not from what we’ve seen

It's not enough to simply say honesty matters. Our leaders need to earn our trust.

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Will the next Prime Minister rebuild trust in politics? Not from what we’ve seen
27 July 2022

The Conservative Leadership Contest: A Guide to the Policy Landscape

Full Fact and UK in a Changing Europe publish set of expert briefings on the key issues facing our next PM.

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The Conservative Leadership Contest: A Guide to the Policy Landscape
4 July 2022

The Government must start listening to concerns on Online Safety Bill

Vital but flawed legislation has completed its Committee stage almost unchanged, despite efforts by MPs.

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The Government must start listening to concerns on Online Safety Bill
22 June 2022

Parliament corrections inquiry is an important step towards more trustworthy politics

The House of Commons Procedure Committee announces new inquiry into Parliament's corrections process.

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Parliament corrections inquiry is an important step towards more trustworthy politics
17 June 2022

A missed opportunity: update on the Online Safety Bill

Parliament can still close dangerous gap on health misinformation

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A missed opportunity: update on the Online Safety Bill
24 May 2022

Why Parliament must act on the Online Safety Bill

MPs can take action to protect us all from harmful misinformation

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Why Parliament must act on the Online Safety Bill
21 April 2022

We've written to every MP

We’re calling for a new system that will allow all MPs to easily correct the record when they get things wrong. Such a system already exists in Scotland. Read our …

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We've written to every MP
20 April 2022

Here to lead not mislead

Dishonesty in British politics is dominating the conversation

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Here to lead not mislead
19 April 2022

Dishonesty in parliament goes far beyond partygate, fact checkers say

Dishonesty in parliament goes far beyond partygate, fact checkers say

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Dishonesty in parliament goes far beyond partygate, fact checkers say

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