Staying balanced: protecting our impartiality in an election
During an election, protecting our impartiality is vital. Here's how we do it. Read
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Politics
We do fact checks and explain news about UK politics, helping you understand key issues and claims.
Fact checking the 2019 election: what makes a well communicated fact check?
Our new briefing draws together peer-reviewed academic research to find what makes a fact check well communicated and understood. Read
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Election law needs to change before any election to safeguard our democracy
Full Fact has today written to all MPs and Peers calling for UK election law to be updated before any election. Read
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A Prime Minister’s words matter—will you stand up for honesty in politics?
A Prime Minister’s words matter. We should take them seriously. Read
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The prosecution of Boris Johnson
We want our politicians to tell the truth, but some aren't taking their responsibilities seriously—and our public bodies simply haven’t acted enough. Read
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Confusing calculations: why politicians should stick to the basics
A recent figure used by the Chancellor had us scratching our heads. When we investigated further, we found some confusing calculations and potentially misleading numbers. Read
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We need volunteers to monitor the media and parties
Full Fact is preparing to operate an 18 hour a day factchecking centre, from 6am to midnight every day of the election campaign. Read
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