Politics
How Full Fact will be covering the 2026 elections
Full Fact is undertaking an ambitious range of activities to ensure that you, our audience are as well informed as possible. Read
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Scottish elections 2026
Fact checks and analysis on the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.
Health
Labour MP’s claim that one in six Scots are ‘stuck on an NHS waiting list’ is not reliable
This figure, which we’ve heard from Scottish Labour before, appears to combine waits for multiple types of treatment in Scotland—but some patients may be waiting for multiple appointments. Read
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What photo ID do you need to vote in the UK?
A guide to voter ID requirements ahead of the 7 May local elections. Read
Analysis
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