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Suzanne Webb MP claimed in Parliament that 40% of those in this age group are obese, but her office says she meant to say “obese or overweight”.Source

Last week Sir Keir Starmer claimed that Labour achieved the shortest waiting lists “in history”, while Wes Streeting said it had delivered the shortest waiting times.Source

The video, which appears to actually show football celebrations, has been shared widely across social media platforms since 7 October.Source

However, you can be jailed for non-payment of subsequent fines.Source

We’ve looked into the figures after transport secretary Mark Harper claimed train travel for business and commuting was down by 50% compared to before the pandemic.Source

Claims last month that one in three women working in surgery have been sexually assaulted by a colleague come from a voluntary survey that was shared by email and on social media.Source

The figure, which appeared in a column published in The Times, seems to be based on government data showing the number of children who missed at least half their school sessions last autumn term.Source

The video has been shared widely across social media in recent days but does not show events during the October 2023 conflict.Source

Many claim the video shows “white phosphorus bombs” being used in the Gaza Strip.Source

People have claimed online that a hybrid or electric vehicle started the blaze.Source

Labour’s shadow women and equalities secretary Anneliese Dodds claimed the Conservatives have “allowed the gender pay gap to rise”.Source