The claim
“Voters in Britain are participating in local and devolved elections on Thursday.”
Our verdict
True
BBC reports that millions of people in England and Wales are voting on Thursday in local elections, and the article’s context mentions elections in Scotland and Wales as well, confirming that voters across Britain are taking part in local and devolved elections on Thursday.
What we found
BBC reports that millions of people in England and Wales are voting on Thursday in local elections, and the article’s context mentions elections in Scotland and Wales as well, confirming that voters across Britain are taking part in local and devolved elections on Thursday.
The evidence
- Background
BBC article states that millions of people in England and Wales are voting on Thursday and mentions elections in Scotland and Wales, indicating nationwide participation in local and devolved elections.
bbc.com· BBC local elections coverage
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