Health
How many people have a disability?
An estimated 19% of working-age adults, and 22% of all people in the UK have a disability, as defined by the Equality Act. Read
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Abbas Panjwani
Fact Checker (former)
Abbas joined Full Fact in 2018. Before this, he worked as a social researcher, collecting quantitative and qualitative research to help inform policy development and evaluation for government departments and other public bodies. Most recently he worked as research manager at Ofgem, Great Britain’s energy regulator, and has also worked on projects for BIS, the Home Office and the Competition and Markets Authority.
How are Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn doing in the polls?
Theresa May is viewed as a better PM than Jeremy Corbyn, and the Conservatives are slightly ahead of Labour in the polls. Read
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Immigration
What was known about Windrush in 2014?
In 2014, a report included stories from members of the Windrush generation facing difficulties proving their immigration status. We don’t know whether Theresa May saw it, but the Home Office did. Read
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Crime
What happened to violent crime in London since 2008?
Under Boris Johnson’s time as mayor the murder rate halved, though we can’t say for sure whether the rise in stop and searches was effective. Read
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Immigration
How many child asylum seekers are found to be adults?
Two thirds of assessed child asylum seekers, but a small proportion of all child asylum seekers, are found to be over 18. Read
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Crime
How many stop and searches are knife crime related?
9% of successful stop and searches in London relate to possession of an offensive weapon, which includes knives, as well as other sharp weapons and acid. Read
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What did Labour Party members say about antisemitism?
A poll found 77% of Labour members think media coverage of antisemitism in the party is exaggerated to undermine the party. But 66% also agree antisemitism is a problem for Labour. Read
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Economy, Business & Finance
Are taxpayers paying less income tax than in 2010?
The typical taxpayer will pay £850 less tax in income tax 2018/19 compared to 2010/11, once inflation is included, due to increases in the personal allowance. Read
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Immigration
Have house prices risen because of immigrants?
It’s impossible to say for definite how much immigration has pushed up house prices. Read
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Crime
Has the number of murders in London overtaken New York?
It’s correct that in February, more people were murdered in London than in New York, but New York’s overall homicide rate is higher, though falling. Read
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