Full Fact investigates claims and misinformation relating to London, covering topics such as crime, housing, transport, politics, and public services.
Our fact checks examine statements made by officials, viral social media posts, and reports about life in the capital.
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Today at Mayor's Question Time, Boris Johnson was asked by Joanne McCartney MLA:"Given that there has been been misuse of the figures, given that you have been called into question … Read
Update: The UK Statistics Authority Chairman has now written to the Home Affairs Select Committee about the Mayor's figures. See the update below this piece.Update 2: Chairman of the Home … Read
Boris Johnson this morning announced his intention to stand for re-election as the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London in 2012, as Labour prepares to announce who it will be … Read
In the wake of a number of high-profile teen stabbings, the Mayor of London faced some tough questions on his crime policy at yesterday's Mayor's Question Time. But does his claim that youth crime in the capital is falling check out? Read
