Category Archives: Full Fact

Social media posts are sharing screenshots of an article claiming Rotherham’s new mayor can’t speak English, but she was born in Sheffield and speaks English fluently.Source

Social media posts have falsely claimed Facebook users could receive £50 of free food by clicking ‘like’.Source

The clip, which has been circulating on several social media platforms, actually shows a separate demonstration held last summer.Source

This clip has been widely shared with captions suggesting it shows “20,000 British patriots” singing an offensive chant about the Prime Minister, but this audio has been added to the footage.Source

The same image has been posted in different Facebook groups, with claims a pair of dogs are being sought in various locations across the UK.Source

We look at a misleading claim in an Instagram video about vitamin A and measles.Source

There’s no evidence to support a claim from Conservative MP Lincoln Jopp—credible estimates suggest the correct figure is actually around 6% or 7%.Source

Similar posts have been shared in at least 20 different community groups, claiming a necklace containing ashes has been found in various locations across the UK.Source

The mugshots accompanying the Facebook posts were first released by US police in 2021.Source

Full Fact takes a look at whether the government is meeting its key pledges on crimeSource

A spokesperson for the retailer has confirmed a Facebook post claiming Argos is offering laptops to the over-40s for £4.95 is not a genuine offer.Source