Rustam Wahab
Reporter at UK Fact Check covering UK politics and public policy. Works with editors to verify claims and provide clear, evidence‑based reporting. Previously contributed to independent media projects focused on accountability and transparency. Contact the newsroom: ukfactcheck@bywire.news.
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Latest Articles
Rachel Reeves will announce a freeze on rail fares in the Budget — the first in three decades
The freeze will cover all regulated fares, including season tickets, peak returns and off-peak returns.
Zack Polanski: A New Hope
What a month and a half it’s been for the Green Party — and for its newly elected leader, Zack Polanski.
Israeli soldiers given orders to open fire on unarmed Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza
The Israeli outlet Haaretz reports that soldiers stationed near food aid distribution points in Gaza have intentionally opened fire on Palestinians.
I Will Stand With Palestine Action—No Matter What This Government Says
The UK government's attempt to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation is not just an attack on one group—it's an attack on all those who dare to resist complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza.
Average UK family could be £1400 a year poorer by 2030
The analysis shows households with the lowest incomes will see a £900 annual loss, equivalent to a 6% drop in disposable income
Majority of Voters Support Higher Taxes on the Wealthy to Fix broken Public Services
A new poll reveals that most voters believe the wealthy should pay higher taxes to fix struggling public services.