From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Europe
It’s incorrect to say we can only export lamb to Japan because of the EU-Japan trade deal. It’s because Japan lifted a ban on lamb imports from the UK. Read
There have been multiple cases of people suffering severe facial injuries from having their feet on a car dashboard during a crash. Read
The original picture was taken in Canada in 2015, but the edited version was shared by Nigel Farage last year. Read
The picture isn’t from the 2016 Mayor of London election. Read
He was editor of the Spectator, where the comments appeared. Read
A viral post claims flying terrorist flags is legal but flying the British flag isn’t. This is incorrect. Read
Crime
Police officer numbers fluctuated during Boris Johnson’s time as Mayor of London. Read
Driving carelessly could lead to a maximum fine of £5,000, 3-9 points on your licence and possibly a driving ban in the most serious cases. Read
Europe
Ann Widdecombe made a claim about fishing regulation during her maiden speech at the EU parliament saying they’d reduced income by 40%. Read
Anjem Choudary, Abu Qatada and Abu Hamza all received judicial action for their crimes. Read
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