Ian Mearns
We’ve fact checked Ian Mearns twice.
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We’ve fact checked Ian Mearns twice
Full Fact scrutinises claims made by public figures on all sides of political debate. We prioritise claims that have the potential to cause most harm.
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Government figures don’t show 140,000 children were ‘completely missing’ from formal schooling last year
Last year, 1.7 million children missed more than 10% of their schooling, 125,000 were absent more than they were in school, and a further 140,000 were completely missing from formal schooling.
Ian Mearns, 28 June 2023
The public seems to support military action in Syria
In a ITV Poll Overwhelming 89% Opposed our involvement in bombing Syria
Ian Mearns, 28 November 2015
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