From false health claims to misleading statements on immigration, politics and conflict—our expert team delivers impartial, evidence based fact checks.
Poland doesn’t have a “no-migrants” policy, but does have very few migrants. Its lack of terror attacks can’t be explained by this alone. Read
Quotes claiming a former Labour minister supported Sharia law are falsified. Read
Health
Around 200,000 nurses and health visitors who have left the NHS in England in the last eight years, including those who have retired or died in service. Read
Europe
Seven EU countries produce more steel than the UK, including Germany, Italy and France. The UK is responsible for 4% of the EU’s steel production. Read
Europe
DExEU incorrectly claimed that the single market doesn’t cover services. Read
The image was a digitally edited April Fools' Joke made by a South African game reserve. Read
The UK wouldn’t be losing its currency, the Queen or ownership of its oil, gas and minerals if it stayed in the EU. Read
This viral post about a no deal Brexit exaggerates our EU payments and the “free trade” opportunities of no deal, but makes other correct claims. Read
Crime
The Met Police does not own any water cannon and their use is not currently authorised in England and Wales. Read
The government modelled the impact of different post-Brexit trade deals on the economy. They expect slower growth under each model, but the exact details remain unclear. Read
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