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20 February 2026

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Is the government on course to introduce a network of ‘Young Futures hubs’?

By Tony Thompson • 2 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge to introduce a network of hubs as part of its flagship youth crime initiative. Read

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20 February 2026

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Is the government on track to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030?

By Joshua Salisbury • 3 mins

Full Fact takes a look at Labour’s pledge to phase out new cars with internal combustion engines. Read

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18 February 2026

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Has the government issued new licences to explore new oil and gas fields?

By Nasim Asl • 3 mins

Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge from the energy section of its manifesto. Read

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17 February 2026

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Has the government fulfilled its promise of ‘safer town centres’?

By Hannah Smith • 3 mins

The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee committed to creating “safer town centres” by cracking down on shoplifting, street theft and assaults against retail workers. Read

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17 February 2026

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Has the government’s ‘crackdown on anti-social behaviour’ been successful?

By Hannah Smith • 2 mins

The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee committed to tackling anti-social behaviour in local communities. Read

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17 February 2026

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Has the government introduced ‘clear performance standards’ for neighbourhood policing?

By Hannah Smith • 2 mins

The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee committed to introducing new training for officers and standards for professional excellence. Read

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17 February 2026

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Has the government achieved its commitment to restore ‘community-led policing’?

By Hannah Smith • 3 mins

The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee pledge a named, contactable officer for every local area, as well as up-to-date information about their priorities. Read

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17 February 2026

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Has the government achieved its pledge to ‘put police back on the beat’?

By Hannah Smith • 3 mins

The government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee pledged to put a Neighbourhood Policing Team in every local area. Read

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17 February 2026

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Has the government delivered 13,000 additional neighbourhood police?

By Hannah Smith • 2 mins

Labour has committed to delivering 13,000 additional neighbourhood police as part of its Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. Read

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16 February 2026

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Is the government on track to make the NHS App a ‘full front door to the NHS’ by 2028?

By Jess Hacker • 2 mins

Full Fact looks at whether the government is meeting its pledge to transform the NHS App. Read

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