Political claims, statements and decisions examined against the available evidence.
Diane Abbott has been readmitted to the Labour Party following an independent disciplinary process. The Jewish Leadership Council has questioned whether the decision is consistent with Labour's approach to antisemitism.
Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid has been restored to the Parliamentary Labour Party after an independent review, saying she was never a suspect or witness in any police investigation.
Andy Burnham has welcomed investment in the UK's nuclear deterrent, highlighting the creation of 22,000 apprenticeships and the role of defence manufacturing in supporting skilled jobs.
Hackney Mayor Zoë Garbett has apologised after setting a 7 October consultation deadline in correspondence with the Israeli city of Haifa over plans to end the borough's twinning agreement.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they will take no further action against Green Party leader Zack Polanski after complaints over an Instagram post featuring a guillotine-themed image referring to Nigel Farage.
Justice minister and Labour MP Sarah Sackman has called on Barnet Council to remove Union Jack and St George's flags attached to public lamp posts without permission after the 2026 World Cup.
Andy Burnham has called for a new cross-party approach to social care, with Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey backing efforts while Reform UK leader Nigel Farage criticised the talks.
Green Party deputy leadership candidate Zack Polanski declined to apologise during an appearance on BBC Newsnight, while acknowledging mistakes over a social media post and condemning political violence.
Education Secretary Lucy Powell has said reviewing England's student loan system is "at the top of my in-tray", describing the current system as needing reform while stressing that no decisions have yet been made.
Reform UK MP James McMurdock has said an HMRC review concluded that he was owed a tax refund, describing the outcome as a vindication following scrutiny of his business affairs and conduct.
Greater Manchester votes for a new mayor on Thursday 30 July 2026. Here's what the top four candidates by polling, Labour, Green, Reform UK and Restore Britain, are promising voters.
The University of Manchester has confirmed that UK Research and Innovation will not renew funding for the e-MERLIN radio telescope network beyond March 2028, prompting efforts to secure alternative financial support.