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14 November 2023

Politics

Economic inactivity figures explained

The government has been reacting to the publication of new data on employment and wages. Posts shared on X by the Department for Work and Pensions, and its secretary of … Read

Analysis
14 November 2023

Politics

Has the UK doubled aid to Palestinian civilians?

In recent weeks, the government has said that it has “doubled” aid for Palestinian civilians—a claim also referenced by Rishi Sunak following the King’s Speech last week. It is true … Read

Analysis
13 November 2023

Politics

Fact checking David Cameron

While the Cabinet reshuffle is ongoing, there’s no doubting the big political story of the day—the return to government of former Prime Minister David Cameron, as the new foreign secretary … Read

Analysis
13 November 2023

Politics

Fact checking claims about protests in the capital

Given there’s a fair bit of news coming out of Westminster today, the weekend may feel a long time ago now. But the big political story on Saturday and Sunday … Read

Analysis
13 November 2023

Politics

Welcome to Full Fact’s politics live blog

Hello, and welcome to Full Fact’s parliamentary and politics live blog. We’re launching this blog a few days into the 2023-24 parliamentary session, likely to be the final session before … Read

Analysis

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