Fact check: Seven in eight saw their state pension increase by less than £900
By By August Graham, PA 04/06/2024Around 1.5 million out of 12.6 million pensioners saw their state pensions rise by £900 per year in April, others received a smaller increase.
Fact check: An image of Rishi Sunak in front of a Morrisons logo was altered
By By August Graham, PA 04/06/2024The Prime Minister hosted Morrisons during a farm to fork summit on May 14.
Fact check: Rachel Reeves worked for the Bank of England for six years
By By August Graham, PA 04/06/2024During her stint with the Bank, Ms Reeves spent some time on secondment to the British Embassy in Washington.
Fact check: Ministers have plans to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030
By By August Graham, PA 04/06/2024If GDP forecasts are correct, that would mean spending £87.1 billion a year on defence.
Fact check: There are 6.29 million people on the NHS waiting list in England
By By Ella Pickover, PA 04/06/2024Some of these patients are waiting for multiple treatments, which means that the overall waiting list is larger.