Fact checks related to national economic programmes including leveling up, the New Deal and nationalisation
Economy, Business & Finance
Analysis says nationalisation will cost £196 billion or shareholders will suffer losses. Some outlets said both would occur. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
It incorrectly claims that child poverty is up 50%, crime is up 30%, and public sector pay is down 15%. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Cutting corporation tax could lead to economic growth over the long-term, but is still expected to cost more than it raises. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The government spent £137 billion on bailing out banks during the financial crisis. Around £1 trillion worth of guarantees were provided to investors, but this does not amount to actual spending. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
St Helena airport didn’t run commercial flights between its opening in May 2016 and October 2017, but now runs flights to Ascension Island and South Africa. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Andrew Marr correctly quoted a number of figures on reductions in welfare spending, council funding and police numbers under the Coalition, during an interview on his show. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Surplus funds from National Insurance Contributions in the UK are currently invested to reduce the national debt. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A basic rate taxpayer will pay around £940 less in 2019/20 compared to 2010/11, once you factor in how prices have changed over that time. Read
Question Time on 1 November came from Clacton-on-Sea. Topics covered included income tax changes, austerity, early elections, policing priorities, and the impact of the investigation into Arron Banks. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
The claim that Labour's manifesto promises would cost a trillion pounds is not a fully costed estimate, and we don't know if it refers to spending increases or total spending. Read
