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Viral US breast cancer stats misinterpreted
The statistics are estimates and in some cases show several age groups, not just women under 45. Read
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IFS says party manifestos ‘largely ignored’ the raw facts about the public finances
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), an independent economics think tank, has criticised the Conservatives and Labour for failing to be honest with voters in their manifestos. Launching its analysis … Read
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Edited image of Sir Keir Starmer sitting with Jimmy Savile recirculates online
The altered picture has been doing the rounds again in the run up to the general election. Read
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Politics
More talk of a ‘supermajority’; but what does this actually mean?
The front page of the Daily Mail today (24 June) features the headline “Ten days left to stop ‘disaster’ of a Starmer supermajority”. The article previews a speech due to … Read
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Politics
Immigration returns haven’t ‘fallen through the floor’ recently
Talking about the “people that don’t have a right to be here” on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg [29:30] yesterday, Labour’s shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson said: “Returns have … Read
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Politics
Does the Labour party want open borders?
Today, on Sky’s Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, Conservative politician Robert Jenrick said: “we know [the Labour party] believe in open borders”. We’ve asked Mr Jenrick exactly what he meant … Read
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What is a parliamentary ‘supermajority’?
Conservative figures have been claiming that Labour could win a ‘supermajority’—but this isn’t a concept that holds any special meaning in the UK. Read
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Politics
UKSA says poor transparency may ‘damage trust’, in response to complaint about Labour figures
The UK Statistics Authority (UKSA) today warned about the risk that poorly explained figures may “damage trust”, in response to a complaint about estimates published by the Labour party. The … Read
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Politics
What did Rishi Sunak actually say about sanctions for failing to do national service?
In a post last night on X (formerly Twitter), Labour claimed the Prime Minister and Conservative leader Rishi Sunak would “deny you access to your bank account and driving licence” … Read
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Would Labour’s net zero plans cut energy bills by £300?
The party has claimed its plans to decarbonise the energy grid would save the average household £300 in energy bills by 2030. Read
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