How many public sector jobs did Labour create?
David Cameron says over half of all jobs created in the last ten years associated in some way with public spending. Is it right?
Better off on benefits than earning £15,000 a year?
The Guardian says Iain Duncan Smith claims that at present it is not worth going from the dole into work if the job pays £15,000 or less, but is it true?
Does the pupil premium add up?
The coaltition government proposes a pupil premium for disadvantaged pupils – but an independent report suggests it will have little impact on its own.
Is Cameron's crackdown on special advisers for real?
The claim “We will put a limit on the number of special advisers.” Coalition agreement, 20 May 2010 Cathy Newman checks it out In the heady days of New Labour spin, special advisers
Coalition agreement: 'bad news' for Tory voters?
Where does the coalition agreement depart from the Conservative manifesto? FactCheck investigates.
The greatest political shake-up since 1832?
Nick Clegg promises the biggest shake-up of democracy since the 1832 Great Reform Act – but are his proposals really that radical?
Conservative and Lib Dem promises: then and now
The Tories and the Lib Dems released their coalition policies today. FactCheck looked at how these compared to the claims both made before the election.
Voting problems: highest turnout in 30 years?
As voters are turned away from the polls, was turnout the highest in 30 years?
Still undecided? Vote 2010 FactChecked
Roundup of the Vote 2010 Election FactCheck blog
Will Britain lead Europe in growth over the next year?
Gordon Brown said this morning that Britain leads europe in growth and jobs according to EU figures – but is he right?
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