Fact-check: Conservative 'Alternative King's Speech' misstates Labour's unemployment record
By
Hannah Smith
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
The Conservative party's 'Alternative King's Speech' claims that unemployment has risen "every single month" since Labour took office. This claim is inaccurate. While unemployment did rise in Labour's first year, it has not increased every single month. The article fact-checks this political claim, noting that unemployment figures have fluctuated, with some months showing decreases. The piece examines the data behind the claim and finds it misleading.
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This isn't correct.
Unemployment has not risen every single month since Labour took office.
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