From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Europe
More people voted in the 1992 general election than the 2016 EU referendum, but no single option has received more votes than the vote to leave. Read
Environment
The best available data shows that Conservative councils recycle more of their waste than Labour. Read
We’ve seen no scientific evidence to show these alternative therapies can cure cancer. Read
A brand of MMR vaccine used in the USA (not in the UK) lists diabetes as an ‘adverse reaction’. But that’s not the same as a side effect caused by the vaccine. Read
A claim saying NHS translators cost £100 million over five years is based on incomplete data from almost ten years ago. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
We haven’t found a fair and accurate way to compare whether Labour or Conservative councils cost you more in council tax. Read
Europe
Some polls indicate no deal is the most preferred Brexit outcome but others don’t. The results are heavily influenced by methodology. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Theresa May said under the Conservatives the basic state pension increased by over £1,450. That’s correct in cash terms but once you account for inflation it’s around £550 more. Read
Europe
A number of government ministers have said they are ready for no deal. The government is not completely prepared in a number of areas, and in other areas there is not enough evidence to know. Read
The original post made unverified claims about members of the US Congress. Read
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