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Full Fact→ Did 80% of Britain vote ‘against Labour’ at the general election?
This figure has been shared on social media, but the 80% refers to those on the electoral register who didn’t vote for Labour, including those who did not vote at all or who spoiled their ballot.
The Dispatch→ ‘Israel is Our Lifeline’
Fighting for a home.
PolitiFact→ It’s a wrap: Read our fact-checks and stories from the 2024 RNC
Former President Donald Trump wrapped up a Republican National Convention that began in the shadow of an assassination attempt on him just days earlier. Read all of PolitiFact’s coverage from the week here.
Full Fact→ Headline on court ruling on calling Keir Starmer ‘Tory scum’ has been edited to include his name
The original article refers to a court case about Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith.
The Dispatch→ Government Isn’t Your Mamaw
J.D. Vance’s misplaced blame for the woes of the working class.
The Dispatch→ TEASER: Trump Goes Off Script, Because Of Course He Does
The Dispatch after hours. Or: Was the RNC worth our time?
The Dispatch→ Trump Goes Off Script, Because Of Course He Does (Full Episode)
The Dispatch after hours. Or: Was the RNC worth our time?
The Dispatch→ Mike Lee’s Journey From Trump Critic to Trump Supporter
The senator from Utah sits down with The Dispatch.
Full Fact→ Italian sports journalist misidentified as Donald Trump shooter
Posts online have falsely linked an Italian man to the assassination attempt at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania.
Full Fact→ NHS performance: how do the four nations compare?
The NHS is run separately in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For a few measures, we can look at their data side-by-side to see some differences between them.
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff From Another Rollercoaster Ride of a Week
President Joe Biden stays in the presidential race despite increasing calls for his withdrawal.
The Dispatch→ Our Politicians Are Embarrassing America
But it’s not just them.
Full Fact→ Facebook post repeats unreliable Labour claim about family finances
The post claims a “typical household” is £5,883 worse off since 2019, but there are a number of problems with this figure, which comes from the Labour party.
PolitiFact→ Ahead of RNC, a look back at our fact-checks of Trump’s Wisconsin claims
When former President Donald Trump takes the stage in Milwaukee during the Republican National Convention, he’ll be retu
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Of ‘Green Coloured Meteor’ In Budapest In July 2024 Is NOT Authentic
Does a video on social media capture a meteor over Budapest, Hungary, in July 2024? No, that's not true: The original video was taken during mass protests in the Hungarian capital on February 16, 2024 and other videos from the event do no
FactCheck.org→ FactCheck.org Wins Fourth Sigma Delta Chi Award
FactCheck.org has won the 2023 Sigma Delta Chi award for fact-checking from the Society of Professional Journalists. This is our third win in the fact-checking category and our fourth award from SPJ overall. This year’s awards were announced
The Dispatch→ High Steaks: Biden’s War on Elites Sends Sarah on a Journey
Was Steve’s renewed hope last week misplaced?
Full Fact→ The Labour government’s plans for growth: explained
We take a look at how economic growth is measured in the UK, and the policies the new government has put forward to achieve its “national mission”.
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff From a Week on the Precipice
Will Joe Biden be the Democratic nominee?
PolitiFact→ Viral image – President Joe Biden didn’t order the arrest of Supreme Court justices
“In official capacity, Biden orders DOJ to arrest 6 justices of SCOTUS.”
The Dispatch→ Happy Fourth of July!
Some patriotic reads to start your day.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Supreme Court’s SEC V. Jarkesy Decision Does NOT Entitle Child Support Defendants To Jury Trials
Does the Supreme Court decision in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy mean that child support defendants are entitled to a trial by jury? No, that's not true: Legal experts contacted by Lead Stories said SEC v. Jarkesy doesn't
Full Fact→ Scottish Labour does not have its headquarters in Newcastle
Some centralised functions for the Labour party, of which Scottish Labour is a subsidiary, are run from this location.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – This viral social media photo does not show a missing child in Pike County, Missouri
Photo shows a missing child in Pike County, Missouri.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Biden Did NOT Err In Saying ‘End Of Quote’ In Remarks After Supreme Court Decision On Presidential Immunity — It’s Common
Did President Joe Biden err in saying "end of quote" in his remarks after the Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity on July 1, 2024, as some social media posts implied? No, that's not true: There are many ways of signifying a qu
The Dispatch→ Supreme Court Rules Presidents Have Some Immunity From Prosecution
Plus: A Dispatch editorial on the difficult—but obvious—choice facing Joe Biden and the Democrats.
PolitiFact→ What Supreme Court’s immunity ruling means for Trump’s cases and, potentially, future presidents
The Supreme Court’s July 1 decision on presidential immunity removes some thorny legal obstacles in former President Donald Trump’s quest to return to the Oval Office. It also stands to empower future presidents.
Full Fact→ Will Labour’s energy plans cost 100,000 Scottish jobs?
The SNP has claimed Labour’s energy plans could cost up “up to 100,000 Scottish jobs”.
The Dispatch→ The Court Got It Right on Free Speech and Social Media
Despite some conservative opposition, NetChoice was in keeping with the First Amendment.
The Dispatch→ Making Sense of the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling
Does it mean courts can’t hold presidents accountable?
The Dispatch→ Claim That the Supreme Court Forbid Agencies to Adopt Public Safety Measures Is False
The decision in Loper Bright v. Raimondo does not stop agencies from implementing regulations.
PolitiFact→ What Supreme Court’s immunity ruling means for Trump’s cases and, potentially, future presidents
The Supreme Court’s July 1 decision on presidential immunity removes some thorny legal obstacles in former President Donald Trump’s quest to return to the Oval Office. It also stands to empower future presidents.
The Dispatch→ Supreme Court Overturns the Chevron Doctrine
After handing down several high-profile cases last week, the court is barreling toward the end of the term.
The Dispatch→ Why the Supreme Court Dismissed the Idaho Abortion Case
And how the case demonstrates that states need to do more to clarify abortion law exceptions protecting the life of the mother.
The Dispatch→ Our Best Stuff From the Week of Biden’s Debate Debacle
The president is facing calls to step down from the ticket.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla Did NOT ‘Admit’ COVID-19 Was Used As ‘A Test’
Did Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla "admit" on June 18, 2024, that COVID-19 was used as "a test"? No, that's not true. Pfizer Media Relations told Lead Stories that the "quote is taken out of context." Additionally, the head of the pharmaceutica
Full Fact→ Is Labour planning a ‘national ULEZ’?
Hundreds of Conservative Facebook adverts targeting different locations in recent days have suggested Labour will introduce a ULEZ scheme across the country from July.
PolitiFact→ Tony Evers – Wisconsin tourism is having a big moment. But what goes into calculating economic impact?
Wisconsin had a “record-breaking year” for tourism in 2023.
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, the US government isn’t offering a free, six-month commercial driver's license course
“Starting from June 2024, the United States will provide a six-month free CDL course.”