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  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
April 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Happy International Fact Checking Day

Happy International Fact Checking Day Facts matter. Here’s why View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... Adolescence and smartphonesWho’s that Pokemon?A widely circulated meme use…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
March 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM

The Spring Statement fact checked

The Spring Statement fact checked What to make of the Spring Statement View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... Does this picture show Angela Rayner gifting a portrait of herself…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM

Labour's Promises Under the Microscope

Labour's Promises Under the Microscope See how 51 government policies measure up to Labour's manifesto. View this email in your browser Dear Friend It’s been almost four months since we launched our Government Trac…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
March 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Facebook Group Hoaxes Debunked

Facebook Group Hoaxes Debunked Find out how to identify misleading posts in local groups. View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... UK asylum backlog is down but higher than when …
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
March 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Donald Trump’s address to Congress

Donald Trump’s address to Congress Donald Trump’s address to Congress, Starmer in the USA and a claim about benefits. View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... Donald Trump Addres…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
February 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Ukraine peace talks fact checked

Ukraine peace talks fact checked Today we look at 'woke projects', conspiracy theories about Bridgett Macron and a claim about Covid and HIV. View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this wee…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
February 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM

JD Vance is wrong, facts are not opinions

JD Vance is wrong, facts are not opinions This week we’re looking at defence spending, A&E waits and whether the UK sent Porsches to Albania. View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
February 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM

AI should be safe, ethical and trustworthy

AI should be safe, ethical and trustworthy The government have missed an opportunity to maintain its hard-won credibility as a world leader in the field View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newslett…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
February 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM

How we fact checked the LA wildfires

How we fact checked the LA wildfires The LA wildfires, which killed at least 29 people, kept Full Fact’s online misinformation team busy in January. View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter t…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
January 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Sun deletes article about ‘surge’ in grooming cases

Sun deletes article about ‘surge’ in grooming cases An article headlined “SHOCK CRIME SURGE Child grooming scandal deepens as cases rocket by nearly 550% in just eight years”, has been deleted. View Email in Browser  …
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
January 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Donald Trump’s inauguration fact checked

Donald Trump’s inauguration fact checked This week we’re focusing on US politics and some of the claims made by President Donald Trump in his inauguration speeches View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In t…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
January 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM

Starmer and Badenoch clash at PMQs

Starmer and Badenoch clash at PMQs PMQs fact checked View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... Has the OECD said the UK is on track to become the ‘fastest growing economy in Europ…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
January 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM

How much misinformation have we checked on Facebook?

How much misinformation have we checked on Facebook? Since 2019 we’ve checked 2,596 cases of potentially misleading, faked or possibly harmful posts on Facebook and other platforms View Email in Browser  …
  Chris from Full Fact · [email protected]
January 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Meta ends support for US fact checkers

Meta ends support for US fact checkers Third-party fact checkers are losing their ability to challenge misinformation in the US View in your browser Dear Friend, Meta, the owners of Facebook, Instagram …
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
January 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM

Our fact checkers want to share something with you

Our fact checkers want to share something with you I asked our editorial teams which fact checks they felt best represented the work Full Fact do. View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter thi…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
December 25, 2024 at 4:02 PM

It’s a Christmas quiz

It’s a Christmas quiz Our fact checking elves have been hard at work View in your browser Dear Friend Merry Christmas, our workshop of fact check elves has been hard at work crafting a Christmas-themed fact check qui…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
December 19, 2024 at 6:02 AM

Google search displayed misleading information to users...

Google search displayed misleading information to users... A snippet on Google search showed data apparently about the UK but was actually from Germany… View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsle…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
December 12, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Has Labour returned more immigrants than the Conservatives?

Has Labour returned more immigrants than the Conservatives? At PMQs last week Sir Keir Starmer claimed the number of returns had seen a 30% increase compared to last year View Email in Browser  Dear Frien…
  Steve at Full Fact · [email protected]
December 10, 2024 at 5:00 AM

We’re making big plans for 2025…

We’re making big plans for 2025… The Big Give has raised over £49,000. 10 Dec 2024 | Support Full Fact in the Big Give Christmas Challenge View in your browser Dear Friend,  As Full Fact's editor, I'd like to…
  Chris Morris, Full Fact CEO · [email protected]
December 9, 2024 at 5:00 AM

Time is running out...

Time is running out... Friend, Full Fact needs your support Dear Friend,  As CEO of Full Fact, I’ve been delighted to see donations coming in during The Big Give Christmas Challenge. These provide vital funding for our ongoing fact ch…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
December 5, 2024 at 5:18 PM

Did Kemi Badenoch say she wouldn’t reverse Labour’s NI increase?

Did Kemi Badenoch say she wouldn’t reverse Labour’s NI increase? This week we’ve been looking at repeat claims about NI at PMQs, Starmer’s ‘Plan for Change’ and a question about public ownership View Email in Browser  …
  Josey at Full Fact · [email protected]
December 3, 2024 at 12:01 PM

The Big Give is now open - have your donation doubled!

The Big Give is now open - have your donation doubled! Don't miss your chance to have double the impact. 3 Dec 2024 | Support Full Fact in the Big Give Christmas Challenge View in your browser …
  Josey at Full Fact · [email protected]
December 2, 2024 at 12:02 PM

The Big Give opens tomorrow...

The Big Give opens tomorrow... 24 hours until you can have your donation doubled! 2 Dec 2024 | Support Full Fact in the Big Give Christmas Challenge View in your browser Dear Friend,  The Big G…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
November 28, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Is net migration falling?

Is net migration falling? We dive into new immigration data released today View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... Explainer updated: is net migration falling? How many farms …
  Josey at Full Fact · [email protected]
November 26, 2024 at 2:17 PM

The Big Give will double donations from 3 December...

The Big Give will double donations from 3 December... One week to go 26 Nov 2024 | Support Full Fact in the Big Give Christmas Challenge View in your browser Dear Friend,  In one week, the 2024…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
November 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Is the government delivering what it promised?

Is the government delivering what it promised? We’ve looked at 43 government policies to see how they match up to promises made in Labour’s manifesto View this email in your browser Dear Friend A secret obsession o…
  Josey at Full Fact · [email protected]
November 19, 2024 at 11:34 AM

Double your donation this December

Double your donation this December The Big Give opens in two weeks 19 Nov 2024 | Support Full Fact in the Big Give Christmas Challenge View in your browser Dear Friend,  For one week only, fro…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
November 13, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Did Donald Trump call Republicans ‘dumb’?

Did Donald Trump call Republicans ‘dumb’? Following the US presidential election we’ve been taking a closer look at some of the big claims View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week..…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 5:19 PM

Did CNN show Kamala Harris winning Texas?

Did CNN show Kamala Harris winning Texas? A Kamala Harris win in Texas? We take a closer look. View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... Was the Trump shooting staged? No, Kamal…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Has Labour broken its NI commitment?

Has Labour broken its NI commitment? Get fact checks about today's budget in our latest summary View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... How big was the fiscal challenge facing …
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 5:17 PM

Has your Amazon Alexa been spreading misinformation?

Has your Amazon Alexa been spreading misinformation? Amazon Alexa hasn't been giving some users all the facts View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... ‘Skinny jab’ trial is not …
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Cat in the Hat calls out dodgy stats

Cat in the Hat calls out dodgy stats The UKHSA has deleted X posts containing graphs without genuine stats View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... What exactly did Labour’s man…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Starmer is grilled by the Commons

Starmer is grilled by the Commons First PMQs following several weeks of bad headlines for the government fact checked View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... ‘Politicians recei…
  Josey from Full Fact · [email protected]
October 7, 2024 at 2:04 PM

An ambitious aim…

An ambitious aim… Can Sir Keir really restore trust in politics? ‘To restore service and respect to politics…’ This is what Sir Keir Starmer, in his first speech as Prime Minister, promised to do. It w…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 4:24 PM

Two debates

Two debates This week we have been looking at two debates, one in America and one in the UK. View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... Israel-Gaza conflict Conservative leader…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
September 25, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Labour party conference fact checked

Labour party conference fact checked This week we're fact checking Labour party conference View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... Take our Audience survey No, London Mayor Sa…
  Jon from Full Fact · [email protected]
September 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Tracking government policy pledges

Tracking government policy pledges How Full Fact will hold the government to account View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... Will state pension increases offset the impact of W…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 4:04 AM

Full Fact vs Daily Express

Full Fact vs Daily Express Daily Express corrects senior politician’s article after Full Fact secures significant ruling View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... Scientists have…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
September 4, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Latest claims fact checked

Latest claims fact checked This week we have been looking at PMQs, diversity officers in the NHS and who gets more government support: pensioners or ‘illegal immigrants’. View Email in Browser  Dear Frien…
  Chris from Full Fact · [email protected]
August 27, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Calling time on speculative stats

Calling time on speculative stats Off the back of the PM’s rose garden speech Full Fact is calling for an end to political parties using speculative stats View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsle…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
August 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Mpox fact checked

Mpox fact checked Get the facts on mpox aka monkeypox View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... Covid-19 vaccines don’t cause mpox AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine does not contain …
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
August 14, 2024 at 5:00 AM

Claim ‘African immigrant stabbed a British police officer’ in Manchester is false

Claim ‘African immigrant stabbed a British police officer’ in Manchester is false In the last seven days we've looked at several claims that have circulated widely on social media. View Email in Browser  …
  Full Fact Team · [email protected]
August 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Misinformation partially fuelling riots

Misinformation partially fuelling riots Misinformation has played a role in the riots we have seen over the last seven days View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... UK riots fac…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 5:00 AM

Misleading vaccine claims

Misleading vaccine claims This week we’ve been looking at covid-19 vaccine claims made on a popular podcast View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... Inflation was not over 10% l…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
July 24, 2024 at 5:00 AM

A week is a long time in politics

A week is a long time in politics This week we are looking at a claim about Kamala Harris View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsletter this week... Total public spending for Scotland is higher t…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
July 17, 2024 at 7:59 AM

Fact checking assassination misinformation

Fact checking assassination misinformation This week we’ve been looking at two false claims circulating about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. View Email in Browser  Dear Friend, In the newsle…
  Jon from Full Fact · [email protected]
July 10, 2024 at 4:59 AM

Here’s what we’re asking from the new government

Here’s what we’re asking from the new government Check your MP, watch our video to government, read the latest fact checks View this email in your browser …
  Chris at Full Fact · [email protected]
June 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM

One week to go...

One week to go... How we hold the next government to account 27 Jun 2024 | After the election View in your browser Dear Friend,  In the four weeks since the general election was called, Full F…
  Chris at Full Fact · [email protected]
June 24, 2024 at 3:14 PM

The General Election and beyond...

The General Election and beyond... What comes next? 24 Jun 2024 | After the election View in your browser Dear Friend,  In the four weeks since the general election was called, Full Fact’s big…
  Craig from Full Fact · [email protected]
June 20, 2024 at 10:33 PM

Question Time Leaders’ Special: fact checked

Question Time Leaders’ Special: fact checked We’ve been looking at claims made during the BBC Question Time Leaders’ Special debate and have published a roundup of all the key information. View in your browser …