Fact checks, commentary and analysis about Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, leader of the UK Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
Economy, Business & Finance
There’s no evidence that pensioners will only receive 80% of their pension from next April, as has been claimed online. Read
Science & Technology
A video circulating on social media has falsely claimed that your phone’s messages, photos and apps will be viewable at any time under new plans. Read
Health
Videos circulating on social media claim that from November it will cost £10 to see an NHS GP, with a £30 fine for missing an appointment. Read
World
The Italian embassy in London told us social media posts claiming Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticised Keir Starmer as “cringe” over the Gaza peace deal are false. Read
World
This figure appears to be based on an estimate of the total cost of rebuilding the territory, not the amount being committed by the UK. Read
Science & Technology
Contrary to a video being shared on social media, the government is not bringing in the fee for UK residents. Read
Politics
A spokesperson from the Department for Transport confirmed this is not true. Read
Politics
A government spokesperson confirmed claims circulating on social media about driving rules are “untrue” and that no new “crackdown” has been announced. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Social media posts claiming UK banks have introduced restrictions on daily cash withdrawals for people over 65 are not true. Read
Culture & Society
False claims about changes in the law have been linked to a parliamentary exchange about marriages between first cousins. Read
