Economy, Business & Finance
Claim about cost of Labour’s welfare policy is unsubstantiated
This estimate for Labour’s welfare bill is meaningless because Labour haven’t detailed their welfare policies. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
This estimate for Labour’s welfare bill is meaningless because Labour haven’t detailed their welfare policies. Read
Immigration
Labour passed a motion at its party conference to extend free movement. This doesn’t mean scrapping all immigration controls. Read
A Facebook post falsely claims that Luxembourg receives the most EU spending, relative to what it pays in. Read
Health
The data behind this figure has limitations and there are some reasons to suspect the true figure may be lower. Read
Lord Kerr of Kinlochard is a different person to Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore. Read
The photo has been edited. Read
Despite naming themselves the national socialist party, the Nazi’s policies - including the persecution of left-wing critics - did not align with socialist ideals. Read
If the UK stays in the EU, it wouldn’t be forced into participating in an EU army. The UK has a veto on security and defence policy. Read
Health
The research by Diabetes UK makes a big assumption which is poorly evidenced. Read
The picture was taken after the event promoting the legalisation of cannabis in April, not the climate protest in September. Read
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