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We factchecked the panel's claims on: breastfeeding in the House of Commons, how many NHS Trusts are in deficit, household savings, and protections for homeless people as the weather gets colder. Read
It was ruled that breastfeeding was not allowed in the House of Commons Chamber and select committees in 2000, but a 2016 review has recommended changes. Read
Councils in England can take emergency measures to help rough sleepers during extreme weather. Read
We factchecked the panel's claims on: the existence of Brexit impact assessments, funding for Wales compared to other devolved nations, how many children are living in poverty and access to university Read
We factchecked the panel's claims on: trade between the UK and US, skills shortages, apprenticeships, the number of people living in poverty and social mobility. Read
We factchecked claims on: the economy and the G7, productivity in Germany vs the UK, how much of people's income is spent on rent, council housing and regulation of bankers before the recession. Read
We factchecked claims on the EU's share of the world economy, whether nurses are taking second jobs, austerity, the number of children using food banks, and unemployment. Read
We factchecked the panel's claims on police officer numbers in London, home ownership, unemployment in the Eurozone and living standards since the Napoleonic wars. Read
A small group of countries in Europe, including the UK, do not have an outright ban on parents smacking children. Read
We factchecked claims about sexual violence and domestic abuse, whether Scotland can recognise Catalonian independence, the law surrounding smacking children, and the Scottish budget deficit. Read
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