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Fact check: a viral video of a crowded rally is five years old
A reverse search finds the same clip posted in another city years ago.
Fact check: "turnout fell in every district" is mostly false
Turnout fell in 4 of 13 districts; the graphic compares different things.
Fact check: yes, you can vote with 12 other photo IDs
If your name is on the list, a passport or driving licence also works.
Fact check: "the budget cut school spending" is half true
Building spending fell, but total school spending rose.
Fact check: "400 new schools in five years" is mostly true
Records show 372 new schools; upgrades make up the rest.
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Every fact check ends with one of these five ratings. We show the evidence and link our sources.
True
The claim is accurate and nothing important is missing.
Mostly true
The claim is accurate but needs context or a small correction.
Half true
The claim is partly accurate but leaves out important details.
Mostly false
The claim has a grain of truth but ignores facts that change the picture.
False
The claim is not accurate.
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ExplainerExplained: what a by-election is and why it happens
A seat falls vacant between general elections.
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