Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour party conference speech: fact checked
We’ve looked into two claims made by the Labour leader during his keynote speech at the party’s conference. Read
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From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
House building figures not at lowest level since the Second World War
House building levels are higher than a decade ago according to both main metrics. Read
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Video of ‘pro-Palestine’ march in Chicago is from 2021
The video has been circulating on social media and appears as if it’s a protest responding to recent events in Israel and the Gaza Strip. Read
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Labour and the Lib Dems both returned more women MPs than men in 2019
Shadow women and equalities secretary Anneliese Dodds claimed that Labour was the first party to achieve parity in terms of men and women MPs. Read
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Video supposedly showing ‘new air assault’ on Israel actually dates from 2021
The footage depicting rockets in the sky is being shared on social media with claims it is “breaking” news. Read
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Video does not show rocket attack on airport in Israel
A video circulating online is three years old and does not show rockets being launched at an airport in Tel Aviv in 2023. Read
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Is Wales’ new 20mph speed limit a ‘default’ restriction?
The Labour leader said that a new speed limit in Wales is “not a default 20 miles an hour across Wales”. Read
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Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi did not share Instagram story expressing ‘support for the Palestinian cause’
Brighton & Hove Albion football club has confirmed the account which shared the story is not associated with the manager. Read
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MPs do not receive £160 a week grocery allowance
MPs can claim £25 for food when they have to spend a night away for parliamentary business. Read
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Footage of helicopters being shot down is from a video game, not Gaza
A clip circulating on social media claiming to show Israeli helicopters being shot down is actually taken from a video game. Read
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