Devolved governments and powers explained

By By Joseph Hook, PA 23/06/2024

The SNP and Plaid Cymru are standing for election to Westminster, but only compete in Scotland and Wales.

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How do Parliamentary majorities work?

By By Stephen Wood, PA 22/06/2024

As polls continue to predict a Labour landslide, what does it mean to control the agenda in the House of Commons?

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Fact check: Question Time Leaders’ Special and viral payments claim

By By Full Fact via Election Check 24 21/06/2024

Round-up of claims from the campaign trail checked by Full Fact, including the Question Time Leaders’ Special.

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Fact check: Knife crime has risen by a third since 2010

By By Stephen Wood, PA 21/06/2024

Richard Tice’s claim that knife crime has almost tripled does not align with ONS figures, despite data caveats.

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Fact check: What is NHS policy on trans patients in single-sex wards?

By By Stephen Wood, PA 21/06/2024

Sir Keir Starmer claimed during a phone-in interview that NHS policy was not to treat trans patients identifying as female on women’s wards.

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