General Election 2019

General Election 2019, fact checked

By Full Fact Team • 10 mins

We knew independent, impartial, timely fact checking would be more needed than ever this election. So we asked for your help and have been overwhelmed by the response. Read

Full Fact writes to all Parliamentary candidates: “if you don’t know, don’t bluff”

By Will Moy • 2 mins

This is a vital election and voters deserve good information. We are writing to all candidates with a simple challenge. Read

Fact checking the 2019 election: what makes a well communicated fact check?

By Amy Sippitt and Dr Dora-Olivia Vicol • 2 mins

Our new briefing draws together peer-reviewed academic research to find what makes a fact check well communicated and understood. Read

Our pledge to you this election–and how you can help

By Full Fact Team • 2 mins

It’s happening. The UK is heading to the polls on 12th December. And at Full Fact, we're ready for the campaign. Read

Election law needs to change before any election to safeguard our democracy

By Will Moy • 3 mins

Full Fact has today written to all MPs and Peers calling for UK election law to be updated before any election. Read