Senior Political Journalist
Politics
As voters in the Greater Manchester constituency prepare to head to the polls, here’s a round-up of claims we’ve fact checked from the campaign. Read
Immigration
A leaflet being shared by Reform UK as part of its by-election campaign in Gorton and Denton claims that “350 illegal boat migrants” live in the constituency. Read
In progress
Government Tracker
The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee committed to creating “safer town centres” by cracking down on shoplifting, street theft and assaults against retail workers. Read
In progress
Government Tracker
The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee committed to tackling anti-social behaviour in local communities. Read
In progress
Government Tracker
The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee committed to introducing new training for officers and standards for professional excellence. Read
In progress
Government Tracker
The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee pledge a named, contactable officer for every local area, as well as up-to-date information about their priorities. Read
In progress
Government Tracker
The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee pledged to put a Neighbourhood Policing Team in every local area. Read
Appears on track
Government Tracker
Labour has committed to delivering 13,000 additional neighbourhood police as part of its Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A post circulating on Facebook features several inaccurate figures about the cost of “asylum seeker benefits”, benefit fraud and error and tax avoidance. Read
Politics
Posts on social media have wrongly claimed Reform UK “Photoshopped” a picture of Matt Goodwin standing outside a house to make it look like it had Reform UK placards on display. Read
