We do fact checks and explain news about UK politics, helping you understand key issues and claims.
Politics
With less than 48 hours until the polls open, the Conservatives have accused Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer of planning to be a “part-time Prime Minister” should Labour win the … Read
The SNP has claimed Labour’s energy plans could cost up “up to 100,000 Scottish jobs”. Read
Labour says there are 100 times as many potholes in the UK as craters on the moon, but recent data suggests that’s probably not true. Read
Labour has promised to add two million more hospital appointments on evenings and weekends if it wins the general election. But how much difference would that make? Read
The clip may have been generated by artificial intelligence, though we don’t know that for sure. Read
Politics
Several people have shared photos on X (formerly Twitter) of Conservative campaign leaflets that suggest Labour could introduce a “National ULEZ”, among other things. The leaflets, which appear to have … Read
Economy, Business & Finance
A guide to how much the UK spends on welfare, the impact of recent reforms, and how the main parties propose to address future issues. Read
Claims about tax have dominated the election campaign. Here’s a round-up of our verdicts on some of the key claims from the major political parties. Read
A Facebook post claiming child poverty was lower in 2010 has been shared in recent weeks, but it isn’t correct. Read
Politics
With just days to go before voters head to the polls on 4 July, this morning saw the election campaign’s final round of Sunday politics shows. On the BBC’s extended … Read
