We do fact checks and explain news about UK politics, helping you understand key issues and claims.
Immigration
Videos supposedly showing the Australian border force intercepting small boats have been widely shared online. But they’re not real. Read
Crime
A claim from Conservative MP Esther McVey isn’t supported by police statistics, which show knife-enabled crime fell by 11% in the year to September 2025. Read
Politics
A post suggesting the former PM blamed the theft of a large shipment of KitKats on an “underground transgender mafia” was first shared by a satire account. Read
Politics
We’ve taken a look at what Reform UK and Nigel Farage said about council tax during last year’s local elections, as well as how Reform-led councils actually compare to others in England on council tax rises. Read
Immigration
Social media posts have falsely claimed that the Duke of Cornwall hotel in Plymouth is being refurbished to house asylum seekers. Read
Politics
Full Fact is undertaking an ambitious range of activities to ensure that you, our audience are as well informed as possible. Read
Politics
A Facebook post claims Katie Hopkins ‘unleashed hell’ during a speech in the House of Commons, but this did not happen. Read
Politics
Posts being shared on Facebook detail a fabricated exchange between the Prime Minister and Restore Britain MP Rupert Lowe in parliament. Read
Politics
Full Fact CEO Chris Morris told the Committee, the bill "falls significantly short of its original aims, which included restoring trust and strengthening the integrity of our democracy." Read
A guide to voter ID requirements ahead of the 7 May local elections. Read
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