Cameron cooks up a porky on the gas ring – FactCheck
David Cameron keeps on saying the government will, by law, force energy companies to put customers on the lowest tariffs. Doesn’t appear in any bills FactCheck can find.
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Shot down: the myths distorting the US gun debate
Hitler said if you disarm a nation, you conquer it – one of the many myths used by the pro-gun lobby to justify America’s love affair with arms. We put the claims to the test.
FactCheck: How ‘sensational’ was George Galloway’s win?
There’s no denying that booting Labour out of Bradford West with a 10,000 swing was a sensational win for gorgeous George. But was it the most sensational ever – or has the excitement
FactCheck: govt in a pickle over “town hall Pravdas”
The government wants to stop councils producing weekly so-called Town Hall Pravdas to save money and help boost the local press. But FactCheck finds it might not do either.
FactCheck: did Labour MEPS vote for a 6% rise in EU budget?
FactCheck analyses a claim from the Prime Minister and Treasury Chief Secretary that Labour MEPs voted for a 6% rise in the EU budget.
CutsCheck: balancing the council books
44% of council leaders thought they could make all these savings without any reductions in the level of services. It sounds optimistic – but it could be good news for council tax payers.
Michael Gove admits Pupil Premium recycle
Education Secretary Michael Gove admits the some of the funding for the Pupil Premium will come from elsewhere in the education budget, as FactCheck previously found out.
FactCheck: prospects for adult social care
FactCheck analyses the Government’s pledge to spend £2bn more on adult social care.
FactCheck: is bigger better?
Sharing services could save councils hundreds of thousands of pounds and some are already doing it successfully. But at what point do the drawbacks outweigh the benefits?
Spending Review: The cost to councils
Cathy Newman looks at how the Spending Review settlement will impact on council services – with local authority leaders warning of “real pain” for millions of people.
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