Jess Hacker

Health Policy Journalist

Jess joined Full Fact in 2024 as a health policy journalist. Before this she covered health and primary care for GP magazine Pulse and its sister titles. In 2023, she received the PPA Next Gen Award and was named in its 30 Under 30.

28 May 2026

In progress

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Is the government on track to capitalise Great British Energy with £8.3 billion?

By Jess Hacker • 3 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to fund its new publicly-owned energy company. Read

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27 May 2026

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Is the government on track to introduce supervised toothbrushing schemes for children?

By Jess Hacker • 2 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge to introduce supervised toothbrushing schemes into schools and nurseries. Read

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11 May 2026

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Is the government on track to ensure ‘the next generation can never legally buy cigarettes’?

By Jess Hacker • 1 min

Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge on smoking. Read

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16 February 2026

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Is the government on track to make the NHS App a ‘full front door to the NHS’ by 2028?

By Jess Hacker • 2 mins

Full Fact looks at whether the government is meeting its pledge to transform the NHS App. Read

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19 November 2024

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Is the government on track to recruit 8,500 more mental health staff?

By Jess Hacker • 2 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to recruit an additional 8,500 mental health workers. Read

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18 November 2024

In progress

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Is the government on track to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments?

By Jess Hacker • 3 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge on dentistry. Read

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