How diverse is the government?
Women, ethnic minorities and people who attended a comprehensive school are all underrepresented within the Cabinet. Read
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Can MPs breastfeed in the House of Commons?
It was ruled that breastfeeding was not allowed in the House of Commons Chamber and select committees in 2000, but a 2016 review has recommended changes. Read
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What help is available for homeless people sleeping outside in cold weather?
Councils in England can take emergency measures to help rough sleepers during extreme weather. Read
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How many countries allow parents to smack children?
A small group of countries in Europe, including the UK, do not have an outright ban on parents smacking children. Read
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Are fewer parents smacking their children?
Research suggests fewer parents are smacking their children in the UK and many other countries. Read
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Can Scotland recognise Catalonia as an independent state?
Foreign affairs are a reserved matter so the Scottish government has no legal power to recognise Catalan independence. Read
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Did the government ignore a vote in parliament on Universal Credit?
Conservative MPs were told not to take part in the vote. Over 40 Conservative MPs spoke in the debate. Read
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How old is the average Conservative Party member?
It’s almost impossible to know exactly what the Conservative membership's average age is, but 57 is probably the best guess for now. Read
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How many Nobel Prizes has the UK won?
The UK is second only to the United States on number of prizes won, but the position falls when you take other factors into account. Read
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Muslims in the UK: the viral poster, factchecked
A post is circulating on social media making several claims about Muslims in the UK. Much of it is wrong. Read
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