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Impartial, empirical, reliable and dispassionate, Channel 4 FactCheck analyses the claims and counter-claims of those in the public eye.

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FactCheck: black men on the DNA database »

Three-quarters of young black men have their DNA on the national database, claims a report by government advisory body the Human Genetics Commission. FactCheck finds the evidence isn't quite so scientific.


FactCheck: sacking head teachers? »

The Conservatives claim Schools Secretary Ed Balls promised to sack 3,000 head teachers. Did he? FactCheck takes in the homework.

Balls (Credit: Reuters)

FactCheck: out of Afghanistan? »

Newly declared parliamentary candidate Nick Griffin claims the BNP is the only party calling for British troops to pull out of Afghanistan. FactCheck finds otherwise.

BNP leader Nick Griffin MEP (Credit: Reuters)

David Nutt: FactCheck readers respond »

The FactCheck mailbox bulged with emails about the sacking of government drugs adviser Professor David Nutt. A selection of your views are below.


FactCheck: Labour's poverty record »

David Cameron claims poverty and inequality have got worse. FactCheck begs to differ.


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