Air strikes in Syria: what MPs are voting on
We've found some useful sources on the debate over air strikes on Syria, particularly the legal issues. Read
Analysis
Conor James McKinney
The Times has corrected its headline that one in five Muslims has sympathy for ISIS, but the Sun hasn't
Don't be fooled by a Facebook post doing the rounds - it suggests that the Sun has printed a "retraction" of a front page story, which hasn't happened. Read
Analysis
The public seems to support military action in Syria
An ITV poll has been cited on social media as evidence that the public opposes air strikes against Islamic State in Syria. Professional polls say otherwise. Read
Analysis
Economy, Business & Finance
The state of private rented homes
While 30% of private rented homes aren't rated 'decent' according to a government standard, the proportion failing it because of health and safety is 17%. Read
Fact checks
MPs don't have to approve military action in Syria
The legal position on the use of military force in Syria is clear: the government doesn't need sign-off from MPs. The political aspect is more complex. Read
Fact checks
Immigration
UK aid to Syria
David Cameron claims that the UK is the second largest contributor of humanitarian aid in the Syrian crisis. This is right, according to the United Nations. Read
Analysis
£200 an hour legal aid lawyers: an update
We've been looking into the evidence that the Ministry of Justice provided to prove that legal aid lawyers earn £200 an hour. It's not convincing. Read
Analysis
Europe
Limiting EU human rights law
The Prime Minister's speech on the EU today mentioned the possibility of stopping EU human rights law from applying in this country. Can that be done? Read
Analysis
Europe
How many free trade deals has the EU done?
The EU has concluded trade agreements with around 50 countries outside the Union—some "classic" free trade agreements, and others more wide-ranging. Read
Fact checks
Europe
Not everything European is the EU
A recent headline described the Council of Europe as an "EU body", but this is a separate organisation to the European Union. Read
Fact checks
