Senior Political Journalist
A number of social media posts seem to compare the forecast overspend in in-year departmental spending which Labour claims to have inherited with the deficit the party left when last in government. Read
A clip circulating online is from a 2023 speech, and Sir Keir Starmer’s comments were directed at Labour party members unhappy following changes made to tackle antisemitism within the party. Read
Appears on track
Government Tracker
We look at Labour’s manifesto pledge to recruit 6,500 “new expert teachers in key subjects”. Read
In progress
Government Tracker
Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to end the use of “asylum hotels”. Read
Achieved
Government Tracker
Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge to ensure that significant fiscal events must be accompanied by an Office for Budget Responsibility report. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Shadow chancellor Jeremy Hunt claimed Labour’s Budget was going to mean “lower living standards”. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, Full Fact investigated a term Labour politicians haven’t given a consistent definition of, despite it featuring in the party’s manifesto. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A number of figures supposedly showed the size of the ‘black hole’ in the government’s spending plans had been circulating ahead of the Autumn Budget. We took a look at what they actually mean. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
It’s been a key government claim since the election and featured heavily in the Budget - but what does it actually mean? Read
After scrutiny of the Prime Minister and other MPs’ acceptance of gifts and hospitality, our explainer looks at the rules on what interests MPs must register and how guidance differs for ministers. Read
