Month: January 2026

Claim: “Britain is no longer a democracy” Claim summary:Supporters of Nigel Farage and allied commentators argue that the UK has ceased to function as a democracy, citing court rulings, election rules, and government decisions they disagree with. Verdict: ❌ Misleading What is being claimed The claim is used to suggest that: This framing implies a […]

Claim: “Nigel Farage speaks for the silent majority” Claim summary:Supporters of Nigel Farage argue that he represents a “silent majority” of voters whose views are ignored by political institutions, the media, and mainstream parties. Verdict: ❌ Misleading What is being claimed The phrase “silent majority” is used to suggest that: The claim implies majority backing […]

Claim: “Reform UK is replacing the Conservatives” Claim summary:Supporters of Reform UK argue that the party is overtaking or replacing the Conservative Party as the main right-of-centre political force in Britain. Verdict: ❌ Misleading What is being claimed The claim is used to suggest that: This framing implies a structural realignment of British politics rather […]

Claim: “Asylum seekers are housed ahead of local people” Claim summary:Supporters of Reform UK and other commentators argue that asylum seekers are given priority over local residents for housing, particularly social housing, pushing people who have “paid in” to the back of the queue. Verdict: ❌ Misleading What is being claimed The claim suggests that: […]

Claim: “Reform UK won the argument on immigration” Claim summary:Supporters of Reform UK argue that other parties have shifted their immigration language and policies because Reform “won the argument,” forcing the political mainstream to adopt its position. Verdict: ❌ Misleading What is being claimed The phrase “Reform UK won the argument on immigration” is used […]

2026 Fact Checks This page lists fact checks published in 2026, examining political claims made by public figures, political parties, and commentators. Each entry focuses on verifiable evidence, primary sources, and clear distinctions between rhetoric and policy. Nigel Farage speaks for the “silent majority” ❌ Verdict: MisleadingSupporters claim that Nigel Farage represents a hidden majority […]