Video compilation likely shows flooding in Poland, not Spain
The footage dates back to September, before the recent floods in Spain. Read
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Government hasn’t introduced policy of ‘free bus fares for immigrants’
A false claim circulating on social media says that the cap on bus fares has increased to £3 as a result of the policy. Read
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19 November 2024
Appears on track
Appears on track
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Is the government on track to introduce new Respect Orders?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to reduce antisocial behaviour and offending by introducing new Respect Orders. Read
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19 November 2024
Achieved
Achieved
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Is the government on course to deliver an extra two million NHS appointments a year?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to deliver “40,000 more appointments every week” in NHS England, amounting to two million a year. Read
Gov Tracker
19 November 2024
In progress
In progress
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Is the government on track to recruit 8,500 more mental health staff?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to recruit an additional 8,500 mental health workers. Read
Gov Tracker
19 November 2024
In progress
In progress
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Is the government on course to meet the NHS 18-week standard on waiting times?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to reduce waits for NHS treatment to no more than 18 weeks. Read
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Video shows 2021 Iran earthquake, not nuclear testing
The video has been widely shared on social media with the suggestion it shows tremors caused by a nuclear weapon test. Read
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19 November 2024
Unclear or disputed
Unclear or disputed
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Is the government on course to raise confidence in the criminal justice system to ‘its highest levels’?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge to increase confidence in the criminal justice system. Read
Gov Tracker
18 November 2024
Achieved
Achieved
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Is the government on track with its pledge to conduct a review of sentencing?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to bring sentencing “up to date” to deal with what it says is a “prisons crisis”. Read
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18 November 2024
Appears on track
Appears on track
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How many of the promised 6,500 ‘new expert teachers’ has the government recruited?
We look at Labour’s manifesto pledge to recruit 6,500 “new expert teachers in key subjects”. Read
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