Politics
Fake image of Andy Burnham circulates online
An image circulating alongside claims Andy Burnham said he wants to “make Makerfield home for more asylum seekers” was generated by AI. Read
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Sport
Police haven’t given any official estimates of the number attending Arsenal’s victory parade
It’s been widely claimed online that the Metropolitan Police said 1.5 million people attended Arsenal’s title parade on Sunday—but the Met says it hasn’t given any official figures. Read
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Immigration
AI-generated videos of Australian Navy recirculate online
We’ve spotted more fake videos being shared on Facebook that supposedly show the Australian Navy intercepting vessels. Read
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1 June 2026
Achieved
Achieved
Government Tracker
Has the government introduced its Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s pledge on neighbourhood policing. Read
Gov Tracker
1 June 2026
Wait and see
Wait and see
Government Tracker
Is the government on track with its review of Universal Credit?
Full Fact takes a look at Labour’s manifesto pledge to review Universal Credit. Read
Gov Tracker
1 June 2026
Achieved
Achieved
Government Tracker
Is the government on track to establish a new independent ethics commission?
Full Fact takes a look at Labour’s pledge to establish a new Ethics and Integrity Commission to ‘ensure probity in government’. Read
Gov Tracker
Shopping
Toolstation is not offering £10 power tool kits
A post on Facebook claiming users can get a power tool kit from Toolstation for £10 by filling out a survey is not genuine.The post says: “My son works at … Read
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1 June 2026
In progress
In progress
Government Tracker
Is the government on course to introduce a new participation requirement for House of Lords members?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto commitment on a new participation requirement as part of a wider package of reforms to the House of Lords. Read
Gov Tracker
1 June 2026
In progress
In progress
Government Tracker
Is the government on course to introduce a mandatory retirement age for members of the House of Lords?
Full Fact looks at Labour’s manifesto pledge to bring in a mandatory retirement age for House of Lords members, as part of a wider set of reforms. Read
Gov Tracker
Politics
Video shows community gathering not ‘UK city council meeting’
A clip of an Indian Gujarati community event in Blackburn has been shared on social media with misleading captions claiming it depicts a council meeting. Read
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