August Graham

Politics

Fact check: Released footage does not show police officer’s sharp nails

There are many inconsistencies between the released police body-worn footage and an alleged screenshot.
2 Jun 2026
Politics

Fact check: Picture of Ed Miliband coming off a plane is from 2015

The image shows Mr Miliband getting off an Embraer jet during the 2015 election campaign.
17 Jul 2024
Politics

Fact check: Video of the Prime Minister has been edited

The video appears to be real but the audio has been swapped out for a likely AI-generated voice of Sir Keir Starmer.
16 Jul 2024
Politics

Fact check: MP’s murderer was Islamic State supporter

The man who was convicted of killing Sir David Amess supported the so-called Islamic State terror group.
16 Jul 2024
Politics

Fact check: Wes Streeting said getting people back to work can help the economy

The Health Secretary was being interviewed as part of the Future of Britain conference.
10 Jul 2024
Politics

What to expect in polling stations

You must not take photographs inside the polling station, but you can use your own pen or pencil should you wish to do so.
4 Jul 2024
Politics

Fact check: Labour’s manifesto has not promised to give prisoners the vote

A Labour report which recommended prisoners should vote was released before Sir Keir Starmer became Labour leader.
2 Jul 2024
Politics

Fact check: Bus stop advert of Rishi Sunak is manipulated photograph from Serbia

The image has been shared on social media and gained thousands of likes.
2 Jul 2024
Politics

Fact check: Sir Keir Starmer protects time with his children on Friday nights

The Labour leader has spoken several times about how he carves out time for his teenage family despite having a busy job.
2 Jul 2024
Politics

Fact check: Several countries have committed to banning new non-electric cars

The EU plans a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035.
30 Jun 2024
Politics

Fact check: Clean energy provided around 21% of Britain’s power in 2010

A little over half of British power came from clean sources last year, including nuclear.
27 Jun 2024
Politics

Fact check: British citizens can stay in the EU for three months at a time

Britons are allowed to stay for up to 90 days at a time and no more than 90 days in a 180-day period.
25 Jun 2024
Politics

Fact check: IMF forecast UK to grow slower than the US in 2024 and 2025

UK economic output is expected to rise by 0.7% in 2024 and 1.5% in 2025, compared with 2.7% and 1.9% in the US.
24 Jun 2024
Politics

Fact check: Videos of politicians playing Minecraft are likely AI-generated

Nigel Farage, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer have been featured in videos online.
24 Jun 2024
Politics

Fact check: Polling body told members to be clear what parties they prompt for

Some pollsters prompt for traditional parties first and then give respondents who select ‘other’ further options.
19 Jun 2024
Politics

Fact check: Video from election night 2015 has been manipulated

The video starts with a clip from the revealing of an exit poll in 2015, but is then edited to include fake audio and a fake graphic.
19 Jun 2024
Politics

Fact check: Changing Bank interest payments could save £11.5bn, estimate shows

Several economists have spoken positively about changes to reduce the amount the Bank of England pays in interest on quantitative easing reserves.
18 Jun 2024
Politics

Fact check: Rachel Reeves empathises with woman struggling with her bills

A video of the shadow chancellor has been cut to take out a supportive part of her reaction to the woman who is sharing her struggles.
14 Jun 2024
Politics

Fact check: Wes Streeting said he would hold door open to entrepreneurs in NHS

Angela Rayner denied during a TV debate that her colleague, the shadow health secretary, had made the comment.
13 Jun 2024
Politics

Fact check: GDP per capita rose in the first quarter of 2024

The measure dropped in the previous seven quarters leading up to the start of 2024.
13 Jun 2024
Politics

Fact check: Photo of Rishi Sunak’s mother’s pharmacy is from the 2000s

Mr Sunak had said he did not have Sky TV growing up.
13 Jun 2024