Fact-check

A recent article published in The New European speculated that if “Starmer wins a majority of 218 or bigger”, he will have the power to amend the Royal Charter on the self-regulation of the press.

This guide seeks to cut through the disinformation, and provide the facts.

“Sex is biological fact, NHS declares” and “[the NHS] will ban trans women from female-only wards”. However these statements do not reflect the reality of the NHS’ position.

In 2018-19, the Scottish Government extended the number of tax bands from 3 to 5. The effects of the changes meant people on lower incomes would pay less in income tax, while higher earners would pay a bit more.

A Team GB spokesperson told Hacked Off CEO Nathan Jones-Sparkes that the British Olympic Association was very clear with the press that its new kit design would always feature the Union Jack.