Claims, checked in public.

“The average price of a litre of diesel in the UK has reached a record high of 200.01p.”

The claim was made by Simon Williams of the RAC on 2 October 2026, as reported in The Guardian's business section.

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“The U.S. military policy regarding the annual flu vaccine has been changed from mandatory to optional.”

This claim was made by Pete Hegseth on 2 October 2026, in relation to a report by ABC News regarding a flu outbreak at Joint Base San Antonio.

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“Climate change impacts are currently imposing economic costs on New South Wales households and businesses.”

Matt Kean made the claim on 1 October 2026, and it was reported by The Guardian on 2 October 2026.

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“Project Meridian is intentionally designed to be futuristic rather than focused on immediate military strategies.”

Pete Hegseth made the claim on 1 October 2026, as reported by the Hindustan Times.

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“Iran was involved in the incident at the Royal Air Force base in Fairford.”

Andy Burnham made the claim on CNBC on 1 October 2026 during an interview about US‑Iran tensions.

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“The National Wealth Fund has established formal strategic partnerships with the South Yorkshire, Liverpool City Region, North East, and Cardiff Capital Region mayoral authorities.”

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“The British Business Bank is launching a new £150 million investment fund for innovative and fast-growing firms in the North of England.”

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“The government's upcoming constitutional amendment bill includes provisions for the implementation of the July National Charter and the creation of an upper house of parliament.”

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“The cost of living taskforce will examine parking charges, subscription traps, cowboy builders, and long-term pressures including mortgages, food costs, and childcare.”

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“The UK economy has taken a 6% hit from the effects of Brexit, according to economists’ analysis of internal Bank of England data on thousands of British companies since the referendum a decade ago.”

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“Indefinite IPP sentences, though abolished, still keep people in prison despite them having served more than their original tariff.”

GOV.UK Prime Minister speeches and remarks

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“Small boat crossings over the summer have halved compared to last year, making this year to date the lowest for crossings since 2021.”

GOV.UK Prime Minister speeches and remarks

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“The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has accredited UK statistics as meeting the Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) Plus.”

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“Half a million children have been lifted out of poverty due to the government's policies.”

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“Ceasing the biannual time change will lower risk for cardiac issues, stroke, and seasonal depression.”

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“Ceasing the biannual time change will reduce car accidents, especially those involving pedestrians.”

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“Iran is carrying out ongoing executions of protesters.”

GOV.UK News and communications

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“Ken Paxton is campaigning with Donald Trump's endorsement.”

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“Andy Burnham should resume North Sea drilling.”

Detected via news radar

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“President Donald Trump's second administration ended eight wars abroad.”

Detected via news radar

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“Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand stated in February that Canada would not re-establish diplomatic relations with Iran unless regime change occurs in Tehran.”

remarks regarding Iran diplomatic relations

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“António Guterres's visit to Syria is the first official visit by a serving UN Secretary-General in 17 years.”

Coverage of António Guterres's visit to Damascus.

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“French lawmakers passed a bill that would ban social media for children under 15.”

French parliamentary proceedings

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“Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has signed 20 economic or security arrangements across five continents, including a trade deal with Indonesia and Canada's first defence industry framework with Qatar.”

Canada's foreign minister describing the government's trade diplomacy.

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“The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act by 308 votes to 117.”

House vote on H.R. 139.

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“Helen Miles received 15,859 votes in the 2026 Jersey election for senator.”

Results of Jersey's 7 June 2026 general election.

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“Two-way annual trade between New Zealand and India is about $3.1 billion, with New Zealand's exports about $718 million.”

Analysis of the New Zealand-India free trade agreement.

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“More than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 2023.”

Background figure in coverage of a London protest.

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“The final draft of the Japanese government's economic policy blueprint specifies that monetary policy steps will be left to the Bank of Japan.”

Kyodo News report on the draft of Japan's economic policy blueprint

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“The types of transgressions that can impact a political campaign have changed significantly over time”

The John Curley Show on KIRO Newsradio

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