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Earlier this month the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) decided the Sun had not been "significantly misleading" after Full Fact complained the newspaper had used 'voodoo polling' to justify an article … Read
As the Independent Police Complaints Commission reported today on serious police failings in the case of Maria Stubbings - who was killed by her partner in 2008 - Today programme listeners were told that as many as two women a week die at the hands of their partners. Is this true? Read
As well as legalising gay marriage, MPs are debating whether to extend civil partnerships to all couples. Ministers have said the amendement would cost taxpayers between £3-4 billion. Does this figure stack up? Read
It's been a difficult few weeks for the Government, and not just because of the enduring EU referendum debate. The Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith was set straight … Read
Europe
Why does EU membership matter? It's estimated (although the source is murky) that 3.5m jobs are associated with EU membership. That's not to say those jobs are dependent on EU … Read
As local election results pour in across the country, it's clear the UK Independence Party (UKIP) has stolen the show. The words 'remarkable' and 'triumphant' are already doing the rounds … Read
This Thursday, on 2 May, people across the country will have the chance to go to the polls. But who are they voting for and why does it matter? A … Read
As polling day approaches for the 2013 local elections in 34 councils across England and Wales, politicians have been ramping up their campaigning in the hope of catching voters' eyes. … Read
As the Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith announces a new crackdown on "entrenched disadvantage", two newspapers claim that a million "fit-to-work" people have been living on benefits for three of the past four years. Is this true? Read
Alex Salmond, the leader of the Scottish National Party, insists that an independent Scotland would be "better off" than if it remained in the Union. But is a 'yes' vote the equivalent of a cheque to be cashed? In the first of a series of factchecks, we look at the evidence. Read
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