Trump’s Trade Deals Are Too Nice To Foreign Censorship Regimes Like The U.K.

America's economic power puts it in a unique position to compel U.S.-dependent countries like the U.K. to end their anti-speech crusades.

FACT CHECK: Image Of Keir Starmer Appearing To Enjoy Lobster Dinner Is AI-Generated

An image shared on Facebook purports to show U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appearing to enjoy a lobster dinner. Verdict: False A content detection scan using the website “Hive Moderation” indicates the image is 99.3% likely to have been generated with artificial intelligence (AI). Additionally, an AI expert denied the image’s authenticity in an email […]

FACT CHECK: Did Sadiq Khan Say Farmers Protesting In The UK Is ‘Another Example Of Racism?’

A viral screenshot of a tweet shared on X claims London Mayor Sadiq Khan said farmers protesting in the U.K. is “another example of racism.” This is another level of stupidity pic.twitter.com/TgNH4aFjE8 — 𝓑𝓑𝓵𝓾𝓮𝓼 🇬🇧 (@BBlues100) November 19, 2024 Verdict: False The claim is not referenced on the website of the London Mayor’s Office or […]

FACT CHECK: Has The UK Government Announced Free Bus Fares For Immigrants?

An image shared on Facebook claims the U.K. government has announced free bus fares for immigrants. Verdict: False There is no evidence to support the claim. Both Logically Facts and U.K.-based outlet Full Fact have debunked the claim. Fact Check: Starmer said he has “no plans” to join the social media platform Bluesky, according to […]

FACT CHECK: Did Donald Trump Make A ‘Rally Cry’ To The UK?

A viral video shared on X claims 2024 Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump made a “rally cry” to the UK. Rally cry from the Don himself @realDonaldTrump to the patriots of the UK. Join us next Saturday in OUR capital Mustering from 11am at Victoria. Marching onto Parliament Square at 1pm. Soros and […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Falsely Claims An African Immigrant Recently Stabbed A Police Officer In Manchester, U.K.
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FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Falsely Claims An African Immigrant Recently Stabbed A Police Officer In Manchester, U.K.

A video shared on Facebook claims to show a police officer in Manchester, U.K., who was purportedly stabbed by an African immigrant. Verdict: False The claim is false. The original video, shared on YouTube, indicates an acid attack occurred at the Piccadilly bus station. On Aug. 8, the Manchester Evening News reported police descended on […]

FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Makes False Claim About Why UK Protester Was Jailed

A screenshot of a tweet shared on Facebook claims a man was purportedly sentenced to three years in jail for waving his prosthetic leg during a U.K. protest. Verdict: False The claim is false. The man, identified as John Cann, was sentenced to three years in jail for “violent disorder,” according to ITV News. Cann […]

FACT CHECK: Viral X Image Purporting To Show U.K. Police Bowing To Muslims Is AI-Generated

A viral image shared on X purports to show U.K. police officers bowing to a group of Muslims. This image reflects current policing strategy perfectly. pic.twitter.com/QEOUAzEbY5 — Paul Golding (@GoldingBF) August 15, 2024 Verdict: False The claim is false. A content detection scan using the website “Hive Moderation” reveals the image is 99.2% likely to “contain […]
FACT CHECK: X Video Showing Clash Between UK Police, Pro-Palestinian Protesters Is Not Recent
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FACT CHECK: X Video Showing Clash Between UK Police, Pro-Palestinian Protesters Is Not Recent

A video shared on X claims to show a recent clash between police and pro-Palestinian protesters in London. The Police have to Riot Gear On As Object Are Thrown At Them 10 Arrests Made so far at A Pro Palestinian Protest March In Central #London #TwoTierKeir Wait until the End when their boss ( Mr […]

FACT CHECK: Facebook Image Does Not Show Suspect Who Allegedly Committed Southport, UK Stabbing

An image shared on Facebook purports to show the suspect who allegedly committed a recent stabbing in Southport, U.K. Verdict: False The claim is false. The image, featured in an article from the Guardian, shows a man who allegedly carried out a knife attack in the French Alps in 2023. Fact Check: Protests continue to […]