False Claim: Starmer Approval Rating Not Record Low
A false claim that Keir Starmer's -38 approval rating is the lowest in UK history was shared on TikTok, garnering 25,000+ likes; fact-checks reveal this is inaccurate, as previous prime ministers had far lower ratings.
False Claim: Starmer Approval Rating Not Record Low
A false claim that Keir Starmer's -38 approval rating is the lowest in UK history was shared on TikTok, garnering 25,000+ likes; fact-checks reveal this is inaccurate, as previous prime ministers had far lower ratings.
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12% Bias Score
UK Political Parties to Justify House of Lords Nominations Under New Rules
UK political party leaders must now provide a 150-word justification for House of Lords nominations, a reform announced by the government to increase transparency following criticism of past appointments and as part of wider changes to the chamber.
UK Political Parties to Justify House of Lords Nominations Under New Rules
UK political party leaders must now provide a 150-word justification for House of Lords nominations, a reform announced by the government to increase transparency following criticism of past appointments and as part of wider changes to the chamber.
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44% Bias Score
Millar Set for Unopposed Victory as Next Welsh Conservative Leader
Darren Millar is set to become the next leader of the Welsh Conservatives after Andrew RT Davies resigned following a vote of no confidence; 14 of the 15 Welsh Conservative MSs have publicly endorsed Millar, making his election virtually certain.
Millar Set for Unopposed Victory as Next Welsh Conservative Leader
Darren Millar is set to become the next leader of the Welsh Conservatives after Andrew RT Davies resigned following a vote of no confidence; 14 of the 15 Welsh Conservative MSs have publicly endorsed Millar, making his election virtually certain.
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40% Bias Score
Reeves Backtracks on Tax Pledge After Record-Breaking Labour Budget
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves initially ruled out further tax rises but later refused to repeat this pledge, creating uncertainty following Labour's record-breaking £40 billion tax-raising budget, which has already faced business backlash.
Reeves Backtracks on Tax Pledge After Record-Breaking Labour Budget
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves initially ruled out further tax rises but later refused to repeat this pledge, creating uncertainty following Labour's record-breaking £40 billion tax-raising budget, which has already faced business backlash.
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56% Bias Score
UK Junk Food Ad Ban: Minimal Impact Projected
The UK government banned junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV starting October 2024 to combat childhood obesity; however, the projected impact is minimal, reducing children's daily calorie intake by only 2.1 calories.
UK Junk Food Ad Ban: Minimal Impact Projected
The UK government banned junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV starting October 2024 to combat childhood obesity; however, the projected impact is minimal, reducing children's daily calorie intake by only 2.1 calories.
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68% Bias Score
UK Transport Secretary Resigns Amid Decade-Old Fraud Conviction
British Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigned after a decade-old fraud conviction related to falsely reporting a stolen work phone resurfaced, prompting criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not fully disclosing his knowledge of the conviction prior to her appointment.
UK Transport Secretary Resigns Amid Decade-Old Fraud Conviction
British Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigned after a decade-old fraud conviction related to falsely reporting a stolen work phone resurfaced, prompting criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not fully disclosing his knowledge of the conviction prior to her appointment.
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56% Bias Score
Starmer's Unlikely Targets: Ambitious Goals Cloud Labour's Future
Keir Starmer's speech at Pinewood Studios outlined ambitious yet potentially unattainable targets for economic growth, NHS waiting times, housing, clean energy, and policing; experts doubt their feasibility given current constraints.
Starmer's Unlikely Targets: Ambitious Goals Cloud Labour's Future
Keir Starmer's speech at Pinewood Studios outlined ambitious yet potentially unattainable targets for economic growth, NHS waiting times, housing, clean energy, and policing; experts doubt their feasibility given current constraints.
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72% Bias Score
"Labour Government Sets Six 'Milestones' in Post-Election Strategy Shift"
"Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled six key policy 'milestones' at Pinewood Studios, resembling a manifesto launch five months after the general election, aiming to regain control of the political agenda and demonstrate his government's focus and direction."
"Labour Government Sets Six 'Milestones' in Post-Election Strategy Shift"
"Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled six key policy 'milestones' at Pinewood Studios, resembling a manifesto launch five months after the general election, aiming to regain control of the political agenda and demonstrate his government's focus and direction."
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40% Bias Score
Labour's "Plan for Change" Faces Public Disapproval Amidst Policy Shortcomings
Labour launched a "Plan for Change" to improve public perception, but faces criticism for unpopular policies, omission of key issues (immigration, defense), and ambitious, potentially costly targets (housing, climate). A recent poll reveals 53% disapprove of the government's performance.
Labour's "Plan for Change" Faces Public Disapproval Amidst Policy Shortcomings
Labour launched a "Plan for Change" to improve public perception, but faces criticism for unpopular policies, omission of key issues (immigration, defense), and ambitious, potentially costly targets (housing, climate). A recent poll reveals 53% disapprove of the government's performance.
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48% Bias Score
UK's Junk Food Ad Ban Contradicts Pledge for Less Intrusive Government
The UK government's new junk food advertising ban, starting October 2024, prohibits ads before 9 pm on TV and online, aiming to reduce children's calorie intake by two calories daily but costing businesses £199 million annually, contradicting the Prime Minister's promise of less government intervent...
UK's Junk Food Ad Ban Contradicts Pledge for Less Intrusive Government
The UK government's new junk food advertising ban, starting October 2024, prohibits ads before 9 pm on TV and online, aiming to reduce children's calorie intake by two calories daily but costing businesses £199 million annually, contradicting the Prime Minister's promise of less government intervent...
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56% Bias Score
WWII Veteran's Frozen Pension Highlights UK Policy Injustice
A 100-year-old WWII veteran who moved to Canada in 2001 has had her UK state pension frozen, losing an estimated £60,000; despite a petition with over 130,000 signatures, Sir Keir Starmer refused a meeting, while a meeting with the pensions minister proved unproductive.
WWII Veteran's Frozen Pension Highlights UK Policy Injustice
A 100-year-old WWII veteran who moved to Canada in 2001 has had her UK state pension frozen, losing an estimated £60,000; despite a petition with over 130,000 signatures, Sir Keir Starmer refused a meeting, while a meeting with the pensions minister proved unproductive.
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48% Bias Score
SNP to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap, Boosting Social Security Spending
The SNP government in Scotland will scrap the two-child benefit cap by 2026, increasing social security spending by £800 million and impacting over 15,000 children, while increasing NHS funding by £2 billion to a total of £21 billion, and increasing public sector pay by 9% over three years.
SNP to Scrap Two-Child Benefit Cap, Boosting Social Security Spending
The SNP government in Scotland will scrap the two-child benefit cap by 2026, increasing social security spending by £800 million and impacting over 15,000 children, while increasing NHS funding by £2 billion to a total of £21 billion, and increasing public sector pay by 9% over three years.
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48% Bias Score