Claim two protesters were ‘stabbed by Muslims in Stoke’ is false
Staffordshire Police says no stabbings were reported to police, despite videos fuelling speculation on social media. Read
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Sian Bayley
Senior News and Online Journalist
Sian joined Full Fact in April 2024 as senior news and online journalist. Prior to that she was news editor at The Bookseller magazine. She has previously worked for the Local Democracy Reporting Service and the Evening Standard.
Incorrect name for Southport stabbings suspect circulates online
Merseyside Police have not identified the suspect, but say a name being shared on social media is not correct. Read
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No, the total percentage of votes in the Venezuelan election did not add up to 109%
The 4.6% figure in a graphic being shared referred to the combined total for several candidates, not that they had each got 4.6% vote share. Read
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Amnesty International has not produced posters protesting Israel’s participation in Paris Olympics
The organisation told Full Fact the posters weren’t produced or published by Amnesty International. Read
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Image of Kamala Harris with Jeffrey Epstein has been edited
A picture appearing to show American Vice President Kamala Harris with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is not genuine. Read
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No evidence French politician promised Arabic would be an official language
Jean-Luc Mélenchon has not promised that Arabic “will be an official language in France” after the country’s election. Read
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Fake Wetherspoons free ‘meal for two’ deal recirculates on Facebook
A similar post went viral in 2023. But the pub chain has confirmed it is not real. Read
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Headline on court ruling on calling Keir Starmer ‘Tory scum’ has been edited to include his name
The original article refers to a court case about Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith. Read
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Why is King Charles not wearing a crown on new banknotes?
King Charles is not wearing a crown on new banknotes, but contrary to some claims circulating on social media, this does not mean there is no monarch. Read
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Image of Sir Keir Starmer in pink hijab is not genuine
A picture showing Prime Minister Keir Starmer wearing a pink dress and hijab is not real. Read
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