Liberal Democrat 2024 manifesto: fact checked
We’re scrutinising claims and pledges in the Liberal Democrats’ 2024 manifesto. Read
Analysis
Analysis
Explainers and other analysis to deal with misunderstood topics and translate complexity into clarity.
Unpacking the numbers on the impact of the ‘Triple Lock Plus’
Reports of the Conservatives’ proposed pension policy include different estimates of its impact. Read
Analysis
What size are the UK’s armed forces?
A guide to how the number of personnel in the Army, RAF and Royal Navy is counted, and some common claims we’ve seen about these figures. Read
Analysis
BBC London mayoral debate: fact checked
With four candidates for Mayor of London clashing over transport costs, ULEZ, pay-per-mile road charging and affordable housing, we take a look at some of the claims made. Read
Analysis
Health
NHS waiting lists: what you need to know
Our regularly updated guide to NHS waiting lists and waiting times. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
Spring Budget 2024: fact checked
We take a look at some of the chancellor’s claims in the Spring Budget. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
Has the government failed in its pledge to grow the economy?
We’ve taken a look at what the latest GDP figures mean for the Prime Minister’s pledge to “grow the economy”. Read
Analysis
Video of Rishi Sunak’s first year achievements fact checked
We’ve taken a look at some of the highlights listed in a video marking Rishi Sunak’s first year as Prime Minister. Read
Analysis
Crime
How has the number of prison officers changed under the Conservatives?
The Prime Minister claimed the number of prison officers has increased by 4,000 “over the past few years”. Read
Analysis
Health
How many people died while on waiting lists?
Apparently contradictory research from Labour and the Times suggests that either 121,000 or 340,000 people died while waiting for treatment in England last year. Read
Analysis
