Politics
Are 10% of the UK’s asylum seekers being housed in Scotland?
We’ve looked at the latest figures after spotting this claim from Reform UK in Scottish election leaflets. Read
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Reform UK
Looking for clear facts and simple takes on Reform UK and Nigel Farage? Find easy to read checks and insights here.
Politics
Video of voters on the street is AI-generated
We’ve detected Google’s AI watermark in the video, which has other signs it can’t be trusted. Read
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Politics
Zia Yusuf was not included on Time magazine’s 2026 list of 100 most influential people
Despite claims on social media, Reform UK’s home affairs spokesperson is not included in Time magazine’s annual list. Read
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Politics
No evidence for online claims Reform edited its Harrow candidate announcement after ‘backlash’
Dr Savitha Prakash says an image circulating on social media of her wearing a headscarf is fake, and that neither she nor Reform UK ever published it. Read
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Politics
Fake AI-edited image of Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin circulates online
A real image posted by Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin on the campaign trail has been edited by social media users to change the supporters she’s standing with. Read
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Politics
Did Reform UK break its promises on council tax?
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
Analysis
Politics
Fake Farage X post about Trump on £5 notes circulates
A real X post from Mr Farage about the Bank of England replacing Winston Churchill on bank notes has been edited to make it seem like he wanted the US President on them instead. Read
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Politics
The Gorton and Denton by-election: fact checked
As voters in the Greater Manchester constituency prepare to head to the polls, here’s a round-up of claims we’ve fact checked from the campaign. Read
Analysis
Immigration
Are 350 ‘illegal boat migrants’ living in Gorton and Denton?
A leaflet being shared by Reform UK as part of its by-election campaign in Gorton and Denton claims that “350 illegal boat migrants” live in the constituency. Read
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Politics
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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