Fact checks, commentary and analysis about Sir Keir Starmer, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, leader of the UK Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
Politics
An old photo of Sir Keir Starmer decorating a Christmas tree has been edited to include serial sex abuser Jimmy Savile. Read
Conflict
The UK has recognised Palestinian statehood, and in September was in the process of establishing diplomatic ties with the Palestinian Authority, but Hamas is still a proscribed terrorist organisation in the UK. Read
Health
A series of social media videos falsely claim the government has introduced a “healthy basket bill” to monitor people’s food shopping. Read
Politics
Videos shared online falsely claim that from 1 December 2025 people in the UK will have to stay at home after 11pm. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Viral videos claiming that a new £200 annual tax on all car owners will come into effect in November 2025 are false. Read
Science & Technology
Claims being shared in videos on social media that from 1 November the government will reduce internet speeds from midnight until 6am are false. Read
Politics
Social media videos purporting to be of King Charles talking about an alleged insult from Prime Minister Keir Starmer aren’t real. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
There’s no evidence that pensioners will only receive 80% of their pension from next April, as has been claimed online. Read
Science & Technology
A video circulating on social media has falsely claimed that your phone’s messages, photos and apps will be viewable at any time under new plans. Read
Health
Videos circulating on social media claim that from November it will cost £10 to see an NHS GP, with a £30 fine for missing an appointment. Read
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