As politicians face criticism for promoting misleading data, here are some claims that do not bear scrutiny
Tory and Reform politicians endanger trials with immigration ‘hysteria’, say former ministers
Several politicians have got into hot water for promoting and repeating misleading data in recent months, particularly about migration and crime. There have been calls for the government and police forces to be more transparent about the figures to tackle misinformation and hysteria.
Here are some of the high-profile claims that have been disputed or debunked.
Conservative Robert Jenrick, the shadow justice secretary, said on Radio 4’s Today programme on Monday that 40% of sexual crimes in London last year were committed by foreign nationals.
