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Still waiting for the spin to end on NHS targets
Ed Miliband makes an eye-catching claim on hospital waiting times in Parliament. FactCheck picks its way through the statistical minefield.
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Is NHS spending still in the black?
The Government has promised to increase real-terms spending on the NHS. But experts say spending is already falling, and only a tinker with the figures can save the Coalition’s blushes.
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Exclusive – Back-to-work scheme ‘could cause 10,000 redundancies’
When people paid to advise the unemployed are handed P45s themselves, it’s time to worry. FactCheck investigates the potential cost of the Government’s Big Idea on cutting joblessness.
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Casting an Eye over Westminster’s jailbirds
As another politician hears the clang of the prison gates, FactCheck looks at the Palace of Westminster’s soaring crime rate.
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‘Icelandic roulette’ as airlines test volcanic ash restrictions
The claim “The absence of any volcanic ash in the atmosphere supports Ryanair’s stated view that there is no safety threat to aircraft in this mythical ‘red zone’.”
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Law for the rich: The cost of Giggs’ gagging
The claim “Hopefully the days of the super-injunction are numbered, because it’s only a law that protects the rich.” Max Clifford, celebrity publicist , Daybreak, May 24, 2011
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England’s record on rape
The claim “We’ve actually boosted the funding for Rape Crisis centres.” David Cameron MP, Prime Minister’s Questions, May 18, 2011
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How does the world rank FPTP vs AV?
The claim “It’s a system so obscure that it is only used by three countries in the whole world – Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. Our system in contrast is used by half the world.” Prime Minister David Cameron, speech in Sale, Manchester, April 11, 2011
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PM tells BBC to ‘go back to school’ over AV
The claim “I have a second preference as well as you, as well as Justin here, or anybody else – and you count them again as well.” John Humphrys, presenter, BBC Radio 4 Today programme, May 3, 2011
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Would AV have curbed Margaret Thatcher’s power?
The claim “This (Margaret Thatcher’s Government) was organised wickedness given the veneer of legitimacy by an electoral system that gave 100 per cent of Government power despite being opposed by 60 per cent of the population.” Tim Farron, President, Liberal Democrats, at AV cross-party event, 27 April 2011
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How healthy are NHS waiting times?
The claim “Hospital waiting times have risen month on month under this government” Ed Miliband MP, Prime Minister’s Questions, April 27, 2011
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Clegg, Huhne and the £250m question. Who’s right on AV?
The claim “The change to AV will cost up to an additional £250 million” – No to AV
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AV round-up – the truth behind the claims
FactCheck’s Twitter followers asked us for a round-up of the biggest claims made by the Yes to AV and No to AV camps. With the referendum on May 5th, many said there are still too many smoke and mirror tactics to make an informed decision.
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The Work Programme – still a work in progress
They’re on drink, on drugs and on benefits by the thousands, according to new figures. But how will the Government get Britain’s addicts back to work?
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Is Cameron filling the Lords with Coalition cronies?
The claim “These appointments would create an even bigger majority for the Coalition in the Lords and risk reducing its role to a mere rubber stamp for the House of Commons.” Ed Miliband MP, in a letter to David Cameron, November 19, 2010