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Pictures showing Nigel Farage in hospital recovering from surgery are fake
Images which appear to show the Reform UK leader in bed in a hospital gown are not real. Read
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No, Keir Starmer was not ‘dragged out’ of the House of Commons following a clash with Nigel Farage
Posts shared on Facebook claim the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was “forcibly dragged out” of the House of Commons following a clash with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage MP.Needless … Read
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Politics
Picture of Keir Starmer hugging Lord Mandelson and Morgan McSweeney isn’t real
The image, which has been going viral on social media, appears to show the Prime Minister, Peter Mandelson and Morgan McSweeney embracing and smiling—but it’s almost certainly been created with AI. Read
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17 February 2026
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Has the government fulfilled its promise of ‘safer town centres’?
The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee committed to creating “safer town centres” by cracking down on shoplifting, street theft and assaults against retail workers. Read
Gov Tracker
17 February 2026
Appears off track
Appears off track
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Has the government’s ‘crackdown on anti-social behaviour’ been successful?
The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee committed to tackling anti-social behaviour in local communities. Read
Gov Tracker
17 February 2026
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In progress
Government Tracker
Has the government introduced ‘clear performance standards’ for neighbourhood policing?
The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee committed to introducing new training for officers and standards for professional excellence. Read
Gov Tracker
17 February 2026
In progress
In progress
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Has the government achieved its commitment to restore ‘community-led policing’?
The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee pledge a named, contactable officer for every local area, as well as up-to-date information about their priorities. Read
Gov Tracker
17 February 2026
In progress
In progress
Government Tracker
Has the government achieved its pledge to ‘put police back on the beat’?
The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee pledged to put a Neighbourhood Policing Team in every local area. Read
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17 February 2026
Appears on track
Appears on track
Government Tracker
Has the government delivered 13,000 additional neighbourhood police?
Labour has committed to delivering 13,000 additional neighbourhood police as part of its Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. Read
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Boots still isn’t giving away mini perfume sets to those who complete surveys
A spokesperson for Boots told Full Fact this is not a genuine offer. Read
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