Immigration
How many migrants come to the UK?
A guide to understanding migration trends and the statistics behind one of the most debated topics in UK politics. Read
Analysis
Hannah Smith
Senior Political Journalist
Hannah joined Full Fact as a fact checker in May 2022. Before that she wrote news and features for UNILAD. She is a qualified journalist, and also has a degree in history.
Immigration
‘Immigration’ has not fallen by 82% under Labour
A figure quoted by Labour party chair Anna Turley MP on the Today programme actually represents the decrease in net migration since 2023. Read
Fact checks
Education
Do the latest teacher figures show Labour is on track to deliver its manifesto recruitment pledge?
The government claims to be 70% of the way towards its teacher recruitment target, yet overall numbers fell in the last year. What’s going on? Read
Fact checks
Immigration
The UK asylum backlog: explained
A guide to the backlog of asylum decisions, and how changes to asylum law have impacted how cases are processed. Read
Analysis
9 June 2026
Unclear or disputed
Unclear or disputed
Government Tracker
Has the government kept its pledge not to increase income tax rates?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto commitment on income tax. Read
Gov Tracker
9 June 2026
Not kept
Not kept
Government Tracker
Has the government kept its pledge on National Insurance?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge on National Insurance, the meaning of which has been disputed. Read
Gov Tracker
8 June 2026
Achieved
Achieved
Government Tracker
Has the government created a new Border Security Command?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto commitment to establish a new Border Security Command to tackle people smuggling in the Channel. Read
Gov Tracker
Politics
Fake image of Andy Burnham circulates online
An image circulating alongside claims Andy Burnham said he wants to “make Makerfield home for more asylum seekers” was generated by AI. Read
Fact checks
Sport
Police haven’t given any official estimates of the number attending Arsenal’s victory parade
It’s been widely claimed online that the Metropolitan Police said 1.5 million people attended Arsenal’s title parade on Sunday—but the Met says it hasn’t given any official figures. Read
Fact checks
1 June 2026
In progress
In progress
Government Tracker
Is the government on course to introduce a new participation requirement for House of Lords members?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto commitment on a new participation requirement as part of a wider package of reforms to the House of Lords. Read
Gov Tracker
