Fact/Fiction
Tory MPs have been saying railway workers earn more than they actually do
Tory MPs have been saying railway workers earn more than they actually do
Independent fact checker Full Fact has waded in to set the record straight on how much railway workers really earn after the transport secretary got it wrong.
Boris Johnson repeats false employment claim in parliament again – having already admitted it’s wrong
Boris Johnson repeats false employment claim in parliament again – having already admitted it’s wrong
Johnson also claimed he thinks he “took steps to correct the record” to reflect his error. He hasn’t.
Stats watchdog again warns Boris Johnson to stop misleading parliament over employment figures
Stats watchdog again warns Boris Johnson to stop misleading parliament over employment figures
The letter implores the prime minister to provide a “complete statement” on the economy to the House of Commons.
Fact/Fiction: Is Blue Monday real?
Fact/Fiction: Is Blue Monday real?
Is handwashing dishes worse for the environment than using a dishwasher?
Is handwashing dishes worse for the environment than using a dishwasher?
Are cardboard beds at the Olympic Village made to crack down on sex?
Are cardboard beds at the Olympic Village made to crack down on sex?
Fact/Fiction: Did Sajid Javid say Covid is like flu?
Fact/Fiction: Did Sajid Javid say Covid is like flu?
Was Boris Johnson honeymooning in Portugal while it was on the amber list?
Was Boris Johnson honeymooning in Portugal while it was on the amber list?
Is the term ‘white privilege’ leaving working-class white kids neglected?
Is the term ‘white privilege’ leaving working-class white kids neglected?
Is flying a flag on your car during the Euros illegal?
Is flying a flag on your car during the Euros illegal?
Is LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall trying to ban the words ‘mother’ and ‘father’?
Is LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall trying to ban the words ‘mother’ and ‘father’?
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Is there a new coronavirus strain that jumps from dogs to humans?
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