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5 May 2017

BBC Question Time, factchecked

We factchecked claims including how much the NHS spends on private providers, the EU "divorce bill" and what the "rape clause" is. Read

Analysis
5 May 2017

Europe

The EU "divorce bill"

The latest estimate for the size of the UK’s ‘divorce bill’ with the EU is £33 billion. Read

Fact check
5 May 2017

Economy, Business & Finance

What is the "rape clause"?

The Conservatives have introduced a two-child cap on Child Tax Credit, which includes an exception for conception during non-consensual sex or sex in an abusive relationship. Read

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