Tony Thompson

Specialist Journalist

Tony joined Full Fact in May 2022. He previously worked as the Crime Correspondent of The Observer and News Editor of Time Out. He is the author of 11 non-fiction books.

1 June 2026

Achieved

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Has the government introduced its Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee?

By Joshua Salisbury and Tony Thompson • 3 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge on neighbourhood policing. Read

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23 March 2026

Appears off track

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Is the government on course to fix an additional million potholes in England each year?

By Tony Thompson • 4 mins

Full Fact looks at whether Labour is on track to meet its manifesto pledge on road maintenance. Read

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9 March 2026

Wait and see

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Is the government on course to raise confidence in the police to ‘its highest levels’?

By Tony Thompson • 3 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge to increase confidence in the police. Read

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20 February 2026

In progress

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Is the government on course to introduce a network of ‘Young Futures hubs’?

By Tony Thompson • 2 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to introduce a network of hubs as part of its flagship youth crime initiative. Read

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19 November 2024

Appears on track

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Is the government on track to introduce new Respect Orders?

By Tony Thompson • 2 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to reduce antisocial behaviour and offending by introducing new Respect Orders. Read

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19 November 2024

Unclear or disputed

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Is the government on course to raise confidence in the criminal justice system to ‘its highest levels’?

By Tony Thompson • 3 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge to increase confidence in the criminal justice system. Read

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18 November 2024

Achieved

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Is the government on track with its pledge to conduct a review of sentencing?

By Tony Thompson • 2 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to bring sentencing “up to date” to deal with what it says is a “prisons crisis”. Read

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18 November 2024

Wait and see

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Is the government on course to halve serious violent crime?

By Tony Thompson • 3 mins

Full Fact looks at whether Labour is on track to meet its manifesto pledge to cut “serious violent crime” by half. Read

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