Research source BJ01
Research sources and evidence
Follow the evidence.
Sources support specific claims and dimensions. Reputation alone does not establish the truth of a claim.
Research source BJ02
R (Miller) v The Prime Minister; Cherry v Advocate General for Scotland
Linked profiles and claims
- Boris Johnson
Process · BJ02-C1: The Court held the advice to prorogue Parliament unlawful and the resulting prorogation null and without effect. — Passage: [2019] UKSC 41, paragraphs 50, 61 and 69–70
Research source BJ03
Matter referred on 21 April 2022 (conduct of Rt Hon Boris Johnson): Final Report — Summary
Linked profiles and claims
- Boris Johnson
Process · BJ03-C1: The Committee concluded that Johnson deliberately misled the House. The summary records its reasoning, his denials and his response to provisional conclusions. — Passage: Summary, paragraphs 11–17
Humility · BJ03-C1: The Committee concluded that Johnson deliberately misled the House. The summary records its reasoning, his denials and his response to provisional conclusions. — Passage: Summary, paragraphs 11–17
Research source BJ04
Coronavirus: lessons learned to date report published
Linked profiles and claims
- Boris Johnson
People · BJ04-C1: The committees identified both vaccination successes and serious weaknesses in the early pandemic response, including delayed lockdown and shortcomings affecting vulnerable groups. — Passage: Opening summary and principal findings
Policy · BJ04-C1: The committees identified both vaccination successes and serious weaknesses in the early pandemic response, including delayed lockdown and shortcomings affecting vulnerable groups. — Passage: Opening summary and principal findings
Crisis · BJ04-C1: The committees identified both vaccination successes and serious weaknesses in the early pandemic response, including delayed lockdown and shortcomings affecting vulnerable groups. — Passage: Opening summary and principal findings
Research source BJ05
Prime Minister pledges UK’s unwavering support to Ukraine on visit to Kyiv: 9 April 2022
Linked profiles and claims
- Boris Johnson
People · BJ05-C1: The government recorded Johnson’s Kyiv visit and announced additional military assistance and World Bank lending guarantees. — Passage: Paragraphs describing assistance and lending guarantees
Policy · BJ05-C1: The government recorded Johnson’s Kyiv visit and announced additional military assistance and World Bank lending guarantees. — Passage: Paragraphs describing assistance and lending guarantees
Crisis · BJ05-C1: The government recorded Johnson’s Kyiv visit and announced additional military assistance and World Bank lending guarantees. — Passage: Paragraphs describing assistance and lending guarantees
Service · BJ05-C1: The government recorded Johnson’s Kyiv visit and announced additional military assistance and World Bank lending guarantees. — Passage: Paragraphs describing assistance and lending guarantees
Research source KS01
The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP
Linked profiles and claims
Research source KS02
New Ministerial Code to set out standards in public life and restore transparency
Linked profiles and claims
- Keir Starmer
Process · KS02-C1: The announcement sets out monthly publication of ministerial gifts and hospitality, including values, and an independent adviser’s power to initiate investigations without a prime ministerial veto. — Passage: Gifts and hospitality rules; independent adviser powers
Service · KS02-C1: The announcement sets out monthly publication of ministerial gifts and hospitality, including values, and an independent adviser’s power to initiate investigations without a prime ministerial veto. — Passage: Gifts and hospitality rules; independent adviser powers
Research source KS03
Register of Members’ Financial Interests: Starmer, Sir Keir (14 October 2024)
Linked profiles and claims
- Keir Starmer
Process · KS03-C1: The register includes Arsenal tickets and hospitality received on 17 August 2024 and declared on 10 September 2024. Other entries concern earlier dates or periods straddling the start of the premiership. — Passage: Category 3; Arsenal entry received 17 August 2024; accommodation entry 29 May–13 July 2024
Service · KS03-C1: The register includes Arsenal tickets and hospitality received on 17 August 2024 and declared on 10 September 2024. Other entries concern earlier dates or periods straddling the start of the premiership. — Passage: Category 3; Arsenal entry received 17 August 2024; accommodation entry 29 May–13 July 2024
Research source KS05
PM statement: 4 August 2024
Linked profiles and claims
- Keir Starmer
People · KS05-C1: Starmer condemned violent disorder, referred to targeted Muslim and other minority communities, and stated that the government would support the police and pursue criminal enforcement. — Passage: Speech transcript, paragraphs on targeted communities and policing
Crisis · KS05-C1: Starmer condemned violent disorder, referred to targeted Muslim and other minority communities, and stated that the government would support the police and pursue criminal enforcement. — Passage: Speech transcript, paragraphs on targeted communities and policing
Research source KS06
Nine million pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments this winter
Linked profiles and claims
- Keir Starmer
People · KS06-C1: The Treasury announced expanded Winter Fuel Payment eligibility in England and Wales using a £35,000 income threshold, following the narrower arrangements introduced for winter 2024/25. — Passage: Eligibility announcement and Further background
Policy · KS06-C1: The Treasury announced expanded Winter Fuel Payment eligibility in England and Wales using a £35,000 income threshold, following the narrower arrangements introduced for winter 2024/25. — Passage: Eligibility announcement and Further background
Research source AB01
Greater Manchester to vote for new Mayor
Linked profiles and claims
Research source AB02
The Kerslake Report
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
People · AB02-C1: The independent review records that Burnham commissioned it and prioritised the experiences of bereaved families and other affected people. — Passage: Sections 1.2–1.3, printed pages 11–12
People · AB02-C2: The report records some respondents’ positive accounts of personal visits by the mayor and chief constable. — Passage: Section 2.22, printed pages 49–50
People · AB02-C3: The report also records that some respondents outside Manchester felt overlooked or less well supported. This is not a finding of Burnham’s sole responsibility. — Passage: Section 2.23, printed page 50
Process · AB02-C1: The independent review records that Burnham commissioned it and prioritised the experiences of bereaved families and other affected people. — Passage: Sections 1.2–1.3, printed pages 11–12
Crisis · AB02-C1: The independent review records that Burnham commissioned it and prioritised the experiences of bereaved families and other affected people. — Passage: Sections 1.2–1.3, printed pages 11–12
Crisis · AB02-C3: The report also records that some respondents outside Manchester felt overlooked or less well supported. This is not a finding of Burnham’s sole responsibility. — Passage: Section 2.23, printed page 50
Research source AB03
An inspection of the service provided to victims of crime by Greater Manchester Police
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
People · AB03-C1: The inspection identified serious weaknesses in victim service, crime recording, investigation and governance, while recognising some improvements and a programme of change. — Passage: Printed pages 8–12: summary, supervision and governance, causes of concern; inspection conducted September–October 2020
Process · AB03-C1: The inspection identified serious weaknesses in victim service, crime recording, investigation and governance, while recognising some improvements and a programme of change. — Passage: Printed pages 8–12: summary, supervision and governance, causes of concern; inspection conducted September–October 2020
Policy · AB03-C1: The inspection identified serious weaknesses in victim service, crime recording, investigation and governance, while recognising some improvements and a programme of change. — Passage: Printed pages 8–12: summary, supervision and governance, causes of concern; inspection conducted September–October 2020
Crisis · AB03-C1: The inspection identified serious weaknesses in victim service, crime recording, investigation and governance, while recognising some improvements and a programme of change. — Passage: Printed pages 8–12: summary, supervision and governance, causes of concern; inspection conducted September–October 2020
Humility · AB03-C1: The inspection identified serious weaknesses in victim service, crime recording, investigation and governance, while recognising some improvements and a programme of change. — Passage: Printed pages 8–12: summary, supervision and governance, causes of concern; inspection conducted September–October 2020
Service · AB03-C1: The inspection identified serious weaknesses in victim service, crime recording, investigation and governance, while recognising some improvements and a programme of change. — Passage: Printed pages 8–12: summary, supervision and governance, causes of concern; inspection conducted September–October 2020
Research source AB04
Greater Manchester Police Most Improved Force in the Country as Chief Constable and Mayor confirm HMICFRS has removed Force from Special Measures
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
Process · AB04-C1: The police force announced removal from enhanced monitoring and described improvements in call handling, recording and investigation. — Passage: Opening announcement and crime-recording/investigation passages
Research source AB05
Bus Franchising
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
Policy · AB05-C1: GMCA records Burnham’s decision to introduce bus franchising in March 2021, with the first services running in September 2023 and final rollout in January 2025. — Passage: The journey to franchised bus services
Research source BO01
President Barack Obama
Linked profiles and claims
Research source BO02
Healthcare.gov: Ineffective Planning and Oversight Practices Underscore the Need for Improved Contract Management
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
Process · BO02-C1: GAO identified inadequate CMS planning and oversight, increased contract costs and delayed functionality. The record includes agency responses and later implementation of recommendations. — Passage: What GAO Found; Recommendations for Executive Action
Policy · BO02-C1: GAO identified inadequate CMS planning and oversight, increased contract costs and delayed functionality. The record includes agency responses and later implementation of recommendations. — Passage: What GAO Found; Recommendations for Executive Action
Crisis · BO02-C1: GAO identified inadequate CMS planning and oversight, increased contract costs and delayed functionality. The record includes agency responses and later implementation of recommendations. — Passage: What GAO Found; Recommendations for Executive Action
Research source BO03
Report on the Telephone Records Program Conducted under Section 215 and on the Operations of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
People · BO03-C1: The Board recommended ending bulk telephone-record collection, citing legal, privacy and effectiveness concerns. The report includes separate statements by two members. — Passage: Printed page 16, Recommendation 1; introduction and annex contents
Process · BO03-C1: The Board recommended ending bulk telephone-record collection, citing legal, privacy and effectiveness concerns. The report includes separate statements by two members. — Passage: Printed page 16, Recommendation 1; introduction and annex contents
Process · BO03-C2: Rachel Brand’s separate statement disagrees with ending the telephone-record programme without an adequate alternative and supports many other recommendations. — Passage: Annex A, printed pages 208–213
Process · BO03-C3: Elisebeth Collins Cook’s separate statement supports modifications but disputes the report’s statutory-authorisation, constitutional and efficacy analyses. — Passage: Annex B, printed pages 214–218
Crisis · BO03-C1: The Board recommended ending bulk telephone-record collection, citing legal, privacy and effectiveness concerns. The report includes separate statements by two members. — Passage: Printed page 16, Recommendation 1; introduction and annex contents
Humility · BO03-C1: The Board recommended ending bulk telephone-record collection, citing legal, privacy and effectiveness concerns. The report includes separate statements by two members. — Passage: Printed page 16, Recommendation 1; introduction and annex contents
Humility · BO03-C2: Rachel Brand’s separate statement disagrees with ending the telephone-record programme without an adequate alternative and supports many other recommendations. — Passage: Annex A, printed pages 208–213
Humility · BO03-C3: Elisebeth Collins Cook’s separate statement supports modifications but disputes the report’s statutory-authorisation, constitutional and efficacy analyses. — Passage: Annex B, printed pages 214–218
Service · BO03-C1: The Board recommended ending bulk telephone-record collection, citing legal, privacy and effectiveness concerns. The report includes separate statements by two members. — Passage: Printed page 16, Recommendation 1; introduction and annex contents
Service · BO03-C2: Rachel Brand’s separate statement disagrees with ending the telephone-record programme without an adequate alternative and supports many other recommendations. — Passage: Annex A, printed pages 208–213
Service · BO03-C3: Elisebeth Collins Cook’s separate statement supports modifications but disputes the report’s statutory-authorisation, constitutional and efficacy analyses. — Passage: Annex B, printed pages 214–218
Research source BO04
Remarks by the President on Review of Signals Intelligence
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
Process · BO04-C1: Obama set out announced intelligence reforms and further privacy work, presenting the need to balance security and civil liberties. — Passage: Speech, reform proposals and closing discussion of privacy review
Policy · BO04-C1: Obama set out announced intelligence reforms and further privacy work, presenting the need to balance security and civil liberties. — Passage: Speech, reform proposals and closing discussion of privacy review
Research source BO05
Remarks by the President at Sandy Hook Interfaith Prayer Vigil
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
People · BO05-C1: At the Newtown vigil Obama acknowledged bereaved families, praised responders and community support, and committed to work on preventing further shootings. — Passage: Speech at Newtown High School, passages on families and prevention
Crisis · BO05-C1: At the Newtown vigil Obama acknowledged bereaved families, praised responders and community support, and committed to work on preventing further shootings. — Passage: Speech at Newtown High School, passages on families and prevention
Research source BO06
Public Law 111–148 — Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
Policy · BO06-C1: The catalogue identifies the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as Public Law 111–148, dated 23 March 2010. — Passage: Content Details
Research source BO07
Obama’s Numbers October 2016 Update
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
People · BO07-C1: The analysis reports changes in health insurance coverage and other indicators, and warns that numerical changes do not determine presidential credit or blame. — Passage: Analysis introduction and Health Insurance section
Policy · BO07-C1: The analysis reports changes in health insurance coverage and other indicators, and warns that numerical changes do not determine presidential credit or blame. — Passage: Analysis introduction and Health Insurance section
Research source OS01
New Federal Government in office
Linked profiles and claims
Research source OS02
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz übernimmt Amtsgeschäfte
Linked profiles and claims
- Olaf Scholz
Process · OS02-C1: The official record documents the handover from Scholz to Merz on 6 May 2025 and includes their statements. — Passage: Dated introduction and handover statements
Humility · OS02-C1: The official record documents the handover from Scholz to Merz on 6 May 2025 and includes their statements. — Passage: Dated introduction and handover statements
Service · OS02-C1: The official record documents the handover from Scholz to Merz on 6 May 2025 and includes their statements. — Passage: Dated introduction and handover statements
Research source OS03
Policy statement by Olaf Scholz, 27 February 2022 in Berlin
Linked profiles and claims
- Olaf Scholz
People · OS03-C1: Scholz announced a security-policy shift following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including a defence fund, commitments to allies and measures on energy security and household pressures. — Passage: Fourth policy area: defence capability; energy security and relief package
Policy · OS03-C1: Scholz announced a security-policy shift following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including a defence fund, commitments to allies and measures on energy security and household pressures. — Passage: Fourth policy area: defence capability; energy security and relief package
Crisis · OS03-C1: Scholz announced a security-policy shift following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including a defence fund, commitments to allies and measures on energy security and household pressures. — Passage: Fourth policy area: defence capability; energy security and relief package
Research source OS04
Second Supplementary Budget Act 2021 is void
Linked profiles and claims
- Olaf Scholz
Process · OS04-C1: The Court’s press release states that the Second Supplementary Budget Act 2021 was incompatible with specified Basic Law provisions and void; the operative judgement confirms this. — Passage: Press release opening; V06 operative judgement
Policy · OS04-C1: The Court’s press release states that the Second Supplementary Budget Act 2021 was incompatible with specified Basic Law provisions and void; the operative judgement confirms this. — Passage: Press release opening; V06 operative judgement
Research source V01
Parliamentary career for Boris Johnson
Linked profiles and claims
Research source V02
Parliamentary career for Sir Keir Starmer
Linked profiles and claims
Research source V03
GMCA audited statement of accounts 2017/18
Linked profiles and claims
Research source NBJ01
Prime Minister — oral answers, 12 January 2022
Linked profiles and claims
- Boris Johnson
People · NBJ01-C1: Johnson apologised, acknowledged public sacrifices and said he had believed the May 2020 garden gathering was a work event; he accepted that he should have acted differently. — Passage: Opening answer and later work-event answers
Crisis · NBJ01-C1: Johnson apologised, acknowledged public sacrifices and said he had believed the May 2020 garden gathering was a work event; he accepted that he should have acted differently. — Passage: Opening answer and later work-event answers
Humility · NBJ01-C1: Johnson apologised, acknowledged public sacrifices and said he had believed the May 2020 garden gathering was a work event; he accepted that he should have acted differently. — Passage: Opening answer and later work-event answers
Research source NBJ02
Letter from Lord Geidt to the Prime Minister, 17 December 2021
Linked profiles and claims
- Boris Johnson
Process · NBJ02-C1: Geidt criticised incomplete disclosure of messages relevant to the flat-refurbishment investigation and insufficient regard for his role; he distinguished that criticism from his earlier interests assessment. — Passage: Disclosure, notification and annex discussion
Process · IR-BJ01: In his 17 December 2021 letter, Geidt maintained the fundamental assessment that the payment did not create a conflict or reasonably perceived conflict, while qualifying other conclusions and criticising disclosure. — Passage: Letter opening: impact on earlier advice; subsequent disclosure sections
Humility · NBJ02-C1: Geidt criticised incomplete disclosure of messages relevant to the flat-refurbishment investigation and insufficient regard for his role; he distinguished that criticism from his earlier interests assessment. — Passage: Disclosure, notification and annex discussion
Service · NBJ02-C1: Geidt criticised incomplete disclosure of messages relevant to the flat-refurbishment investigation and insufficient regard for his role; he distinguished that criticism from his earlier interests assessment. — Passage: Disclosure, notification and annex discussion
Service · IR-BJ01: In his 17 December 2021 letter, Geidt maintained the fundamental assessment that the payment did not create a conflict or reasonably perceived conflict, while qualifying other conclusions and criticising disclosure. — Passage: Letter opening: impact on earlier advice; subsequent disclosure sections
Research source NBJ04
Boris Johnson’s final speech as Prime Minister
Linked profiles and claims
- Boris Johnson
Process · NBJ04-C1: Johnson thanked staff and the public, referred critically to the circumstances of succession and pledged support for Liz Truss and the new government. — Passage: Final speech, succession and closing paragraphs
Humility · NBJ04-C1: Johnson thanked staff and the public, referred critically to the circumstances of succession and pledged support for Liz Truss and the new government. — Passage: Final speech, succession and closing paragraphs
Service · NBJ04-C1: Johnson thanked staff and the public, referred critically to the circumstances of succession and pledged support for Liz Truss and the new government. — Passage: Final speech, succession and closing paragraphs
Research source NBJ05
Boris Johnson’s first speech as Prime Minister
Linked profiles and claims
- Boris Johnson
People · NBJ05-C1: Johnson set out governing commitments in his first Downing Street speech. — Passage: Opening governing programme and commitments
Policy · NBJ05-C1: Johnson set out governing commitments in his first Downing Street speech. — Passage: Opening governing programme and commitments
Research source NBJ06
Conduct of Rt Hon Boris Johnson: Final Report
Linked profiles and claims
- Boris Johnson
Process · NBJ06-C1: The full report sets out its finding about misleading the House, Johnson’s account and arguments, and its reasons for rejecting aspects of them. — Passage: Conclusions and sections on what Johnson told the House; representations considered in report
Humility · NBJ06-C1: The full report sets out its finding about misleading the House, Johnson’s account and arguments, and its reasons for rejecting aspects of them. — Passage: Conclusions and sections on what Johnson told the House; representations considered in report
Research source NBJ07
Annual Report of the Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests: May 2022
Linked profiles and claims
- Boris Johnson
Process · NBJ07-C1: Geidt raised the question of the Ministerial Code’s legal-compliance duty following the Prime Minister’s fixed penalty notice and called for a public explanation of the Prime Minister’s position. — Passage: Preface: fixed penalty notice and public confidence in the Code
Service · NBJ07-C1: Geidt raised the question of the Ministerial Code’s legal-compliance duty following the Prime Minister’s fixed penalty notice and called for a public explanation of the Prime Minister’s position. — Passage: Preface: fixed penalty notice and public confidence in the Code
Research source NKS01
Starmer pays back more than £6,000 worth of gifts amid donations row
Linked profiles and claims
- Keir Starmer
Process · NKS01-C1: ITV reported Downing Street’s statement that Starmer had paid for gifts and hospitality and commissioned revised principles. — Passage: Report and quoted Downing Street statement
Humility · NKS01-C1: ITV reported Downing Street’s statement that Starmer had paid for gifts and hospitality and commissioned revised principles. — Passage: Report and quoted Downing Street statement
Service · NKS01-C1: ITV reported Downing Street’s statement that Starmer had paid for gifts and hospitality and commissioned revised principles. — Passage: Report and quoted Downing Street statement
Research source NKS02
PM remarks at Immigration White Paper press conference
Linked profiles and claims
- Keir Starmer
People · NKS02-C1: Starmer used the phrase island of strangers in explaining his government’s immigration proposals. — Passage: Transcript paragraph containing island of strangers
Crisis · NKS02-C1: Starmer used the phrase island of strangers in explaining his government’s immigration proposals. — Passage: Transcript paragraph containing island of strangers
Humility · NKS02-C1: Starmer used the phrase island of strangers in explaining his government’s immigration proposals. — Passage: Transcript paragraph containing island of strangers
Research source NKS03
Starmer says he deeply regrets using island of strangers phrase
Linked profiles and claims
- Keir Starmer
Humility · NKS03-C1: The report quotes Starmer’s regret and explanation in his Observer interview. — Passage: Reported interview quotations
Research source NKS04
Keir Starmer’s final speech as Prime Minister
Linked profiles and claims
- Keir Starmer
Humility · NKS04-C1: Starmer announced his resignation, thanked staff and the public, credited collective work and pledged support for his successor. — Passage: Resignation, successor and concluding thanks
Service · NKS04-C1: Starmer announced his resignation, thanked staff and the public, credited collective work and pledged support for his successor. — Passage: Resignation, successor and concluding thanks
Research source NKS05
Keir Starmer’s first speech as Prime Minister
Linked profiles and claims
- Keir Starmer
Policy · NKS05-C1: Starmer presented service and public trust as governing commitments in his first speech. — Passage: Initial governing commitments
Service · NKS05-C1: Starmer presented service and public trust as governing commitments in his first speech. — Passage: Initial governing commitments
Research source NAB01
Ending rough sleeping by 2020 — new Mayor puts words into action
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
Policy · NAB01-C1: GMCA states that Burnham launched a homelessness fund as a first mayoral act and donated part of his salary. — Passage: Opening paragraphs on fund and salary; displayed publication timestamp
Service · NAB01-C1: GMCA states that Burnham launched a homelessness fund as a first mayoral act and donated part of his salary. — Passage: Opening paragraphs on fund and salary; displayed publication timestamp
Research source NAB02
Statements from the Mayor and Deputy Mayor on the future of Greater Manchester Police
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
Process · NAB02-C1: Burnham’s statement acknowledged unacceptable lack of progress, said the report was accepted and victims apologised to, and announced changes in force leadership. — Passage: Mayor’s statement on report acceptance, apology and leadership
Crisis · NAB02-C1: Burnham’s statement acknowledged unacceptable lack of progress, said the report was accepted and victims apologised to, and announced changes in force leadership. — Passage: Mayor’s statement on report acceptance, apology and leadership
Humility · NAB02-C1: Burnham’s statement acknowledged unacceptable lack of progress, said the report was accepted and victims apologised to, and announced changes in force leadership. — Passage: Mayor’s statement on report acceptance, apology and leadership
Research source NAB04
Declarations of interest — GMCA meeting of 27 September 2024
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
Process · NAB04-C1: The meeting record states that Burnham registered an interest concerning LEVI funding under the capital-funding item. — Passage: Decision under Declarations of Interest, Item 3
Service · NAB04-C1: The meeting record states that Burnham registered an interest concerning LEVI funding under the capital-funding item. — Passage: Decision under Declarations of Interest, Item 3
Research source NAB05
Mayor and Deputy Mayor announce actions relating to HMICFRS report into GMP
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
People · NAB05-C1: The statement accepted serious inspection issues and announced measures including a dedicated route for victims whose crimes were not recorded or appropriately handled. — Passage: Report response and victim hotline paragraphs
Process · NAB05-C1: The statement accepted serious inspection issues and announced measures including a dedicated route for victims whose crimes were not recorded or appropriately handled. — Passage: Report response and victim hotline paragraphs
Crisis · NAB05-C1: The statement accepted serious inspection issues and announced measures including a dedicated route for victims whose crimes were not recorded or appropriately handled. — Passage: Report response and victim hotline paragraphs
Research source NBO01
Statement on the deaths of Warren Weinstein and Giovanni Lo Porto
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
People · NBO01-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for counterterrorism operations, apologised to the families and described review of the operation that killed the hostages. — Passage: Statement paragraphs on responsibility, apology and review
Crisis · NBO01-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for counterterrorism operations, apologised to the families and described review of the operation that killed the hostages. — Passage: Statement paragraphs on responsibility, apology and review
Humility · NBO01-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for counterterrorism operations, apologised to the families and described review of the operation that killed the hostages. — Passage: Statement paragraphs on responsibility, apology and review
Service · NBO01-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for counterterrorism operations, apologised to the families and described review of the operation that killed the hostages. — Passage: Statement paragraphs on responsibility, apology and review
Research source NBO02
The President’s News Conference, 14 November 2013
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
People · NBO02-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for the health-law rollout, acknowledged loss of credibility and discussed corrective action. — Passage: DCPD-201300781, printed page 4 and subsequent health-marketplace answers
Policy · NBO02-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for the health-law rollout, acknowledged loss of credibility and discussed corrective action. — Passage: DCPD-201300781, printed page 4 and subsequent health-marketplace answers
Crisis · NBO02-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for the health-law rollout, acknowledged loss of credibility and discussed corrective action. — Passage: DCPD-201300781, printed page 4 and subsequent health-marketplace answers
Humility · NBO02-C1: Obama accepted responsibility for the health-law rollout, acknowledged loss of credibility and discussed corrective action. — Passage: DCPD-201300781, printed page 4 and subsequent health-marketplace answers
Research source NBO03
President Obama speaks on the results of the election
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
Process · NBO03-C1: Obama congratulated the president-elect and instructed his team to work towards a successful peaceful transition. — Passage: Reproduced speech paragraphs on call, team instructions and transition
Humility · NBO03-C1: Obama congratulated the president-elect and instructed his team to work towards a successful peaceful transition. — Passage: Reproduced speech paragraphs on call, team instructions and transition
Service · NBO03-C1: Obama congratulated the president-elect and instructed his team to work towards a successful peaceful transition. — Passage: Reproduced speech paragraphs on call, team instructions and transition
Research source NBO04
Executive Order 13490 — Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
Process · NBO04-C1: The order requires an ethics pledge for appointees and contains restrictions, administration provisions and a written-waiver mechanism. — Passage: Pledge, section 3 Waiver and administration provisions
Service · NBO04-C1: The order requires an ethics pledge for appointees and contains restrictions, administration provisions and a written-waiver mechanism. — Passage: Pledge, section 3 Waiver and administration provisions
Research source NOS01
Regierungserklärung zur Haushaltslage, 28 November 2023
Linked profiles and claims
- Olaf Scholz
Process · NOS01-C1: Scholz accepted the constitutional court decision as politically binding, described adjustments and framed the implications in terms of crisis management. — Passage: Opening court-response passages
Policy · NOS01-C1: Scholz accepted the constitutional court decision as politically binding, described adjustments and framed the implications in terms of crisis management. — Passage: Opening court-response passages
Crisis · NOS01-C1: Scholz accepted the constitutional court decision as politically binding, described adjustments and framed the implications in terms of crisis management. — Passage: Opening court-response passages
Humility · NOS01-C1: Scholz accepted the constitutional court decision as politically binding, described adjustments and framed the implications in terms of crisis management. — Passage: Opening court-response passages
Research source NOS02
Rede zur Entlassung des Bundesministers der Finanzen
Linked profiles and claims
- Olaf Scholz
Policy · NOS02-C1: Scholz announced the finance minister’s dismissal, attributed serious failings to Lindner and proposed a confidence vote to enable an election. — Passage: Reasons for dismissal and intended confidence timetable
Crisis · NOS02-C1: Scholz announced the finance minister’s dismissal, attributed serious failings to Lindner and proposed a confidence vote to enable an election. — Passage: Reasons for dismissal and intended confidence timetable
Humility · NOS02-C1: Scholz announced the finance minister’s dismissal, attributed serious failings to Lindner and proposed a confidence vote to enable an election. — Passage: Reasons for dismissal and intended confidence timetable
Service · NOS02-C1: Scholz announced the finance minister’s dismissal, attributed serious failings to Lindner and proposed a confidence vote to enable an election. — Passage: Reasons for dismissal and intended confidence timetable
Research source NOS03
Vertrauensfrage und vorzeitige Neuwahlen
Linked profiles and claims
- Olaf Scholz
Process · NOS03-C1: The Bundestag records Scholz’s Article 68 confidence motion and its defeat on 16 December 2024. — Passage: Motion, vote result and constitutional procedure
Service · NOS03-C1: The Bundestag records Scholz’s Article 68 confidence motion and its defeat on 16 December 2024. — Passage: Motion, vote result and constitutional procedure
Research source NOS04
Reaktionen auf die Hochrechnungen zur Bundestagswahl
Linked profiles and claims
- Olaf Scholz
Humility · NOS04-C1: The report records Scholz accepting responsibility for his party’s result and saying he would carry out his duties until the last day. — Passage: Scholz response to early election results
Research source NOS05
Scholz zur Haushaltskrise: Eine neue Realität und kein konkreter Fahrplan
Linked profiles and claims
- Olaf Scholz
Policy · NOS05-C1: The analysis notes that the budget statement did not include an apology and criticises its lack of a concrete timetable. — Passage: Sections on timetable and Keine Entschuldigung
Crisis · NOS05-C1: The analysis notes that the budget statement did not include an apology and criticises its lack of a concrete timetable. — Passage: Sections on timetable and Keine Entschuldigung
Humility · NOS05-C1: The analysis notes that the budget statement did not include an apology and criticises its lack of a concrete timetable. — Passage: Sections on timetable and Keine Entschuldigung
Research source NBJ08
The Prime Minister’s response to Lord Geidt, 21 December 2021
Linked profiles and claims
- Boris Johnson
Process · NBJ08-C1: Johnson apologised for the adviser’s position and incomplete explanation, defended parts of his office’s handling and proposed more support and information access for the adviser. — Passage: Letter paragraphs on apology, disclosure and proposed steps
Humility · NBJ08-C1: Johnson apologised for the adviser’s position and incomplete explanation, defended parts of his office’s handling and proposed more support and information access for the adviser. — Passage: Letter paragraphs on apology, disclosure and proposed steps
Service · NBJ08-C1: Johnson apologised for the adviser’s position and incomplete explanation, defended parts of his office’s handling and proposed more support and information access for the adviser. — Passage: Letter paragraphs on apology, disclosure and proposed steps
Research source NKS06
Plan for Change: Milestones for mission-led government, CP 1210
Linked profiles and claims
- Keir Starmer
Process · NKS06-C1: The Plan sets out named milestones and numerical targets and presents them as a basis for public accountability. — Passage: Foreword and milestone list, printed pages 5–7; chapter headings
Policy · NKS06-C1: The Plan sets out named milestones and numerical targets and presents them as a basis for public accountability. — Passage: Foreword and milestone list, printed pages 5–7; chapter headings
Research source NAB06
Andy Burnham apologises for GMP historic failings towards LGBTQ+ people
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
People · NAB06-C1: The report quotes Burnham’s letter apologising for historical discrimination, his statement about operational independence and Tatchell’s view that a mayoral apology did not replace a force apology. — Passage: Quoted letter and recipient response
Crisis · NAB06-C1: The report quotes Burnham’s letter apologising for historical discrimination, his statement about operational independence and Tatchell’s view that a mayoral apology did not replace a force apology. — Passage: Quoted letter and recipient response
Humility · NAB06-C1: The report quotes Burnham’s letter apologising for historical discrimination, his statement about operational independence and Tatchell’s view that a mayoral apology did not replace a force apology. — Passage: Quoted letter and recipient response
Research source NOS07
Kontrollierte Politisierung: Bürgerdialoge und Nationale Sicherheitsstrategie
Linked profiles and claims
- Olaf Scholz
People · NOS07-C1: The study describes citizen participation in the Foreign Office’s strategy process and argues that control techniques limited its opening. — Passage: German and English abstracts
Process · NOS07-C1: The study describes citizen participation in the Foreign Office’s strategy process and argues that control techniques limited its opening. — Passage: German and English abstracts
Research source NKS08
Winter Fuel Payment statistics for winter 2025 to 2026
Linked profiles and claims
- Keir Starmer
People · NKS08-C1: DWP reports recipients under changed eligibility and explains comparisons with earlier winters. — Passage: Main stories and eligibility/comparability notes
Policy · NKS08-C1: DWP reports recipients under changed eligibility and explains comparisons with earlier winters. — Passage: Main stories and eligibility/comparability notes
Research source NAB07
Andy Burnham interview
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
People · NAB07-C1: The interview reports Burnham’s salary pledge and questions him about homelessness, mental health and how support would work. — Passage: Introduction and interview questions on the homelessness fund
Policy · NAB07-C1: The interview reports Burnham’s salary pledge and questions him about homelessness, mental health and how support would work. — Passage: Introduction and interview questions on the homelessness fund
Service · NAB07-C1: The interview reports Burnham’s salary pledge and questions him about homelessness, mental health and how support would work. — Passage: Introduction and interview questions on the homelessness fund
Research source NBJ11
Global Britain in a Competitive Age — Integrated Review
Linked profiles and claims
- Boris Johnson
Policy · NBJ11-C1: The strategy connects national-security and international-policy objectives to priority actions to 2025 in a strategic framework. — Passage: Introduction and Strategic Framework
Research source NKS09
The private trials of Keir Starmer
Linked profiles and claims
- Keir Starmer
People · NKS09-C1: In the original interview Starmer regretted the phrase, said he had not intended the historical echo and acknowledged that he should have scrutinised the speech more carefully. — Passage: Interview passage discussing the May immigration speech
Crisis · NKS09-C1: In the original interview Starmer regretted the phrase, said he had not intended the historical echo and acknowledged that he should have scrutinised the speech more carefully. — Passage: Interview passage discussing the May immigration speech
Humility · NKS09-C1: In the original interview Starmer regretted the phrase, said he had not intended the historical echo and acknowledged that he should have scrutinised the speech more carefully. — Passage: Interview passage discussing the May immigration speech
Research source GC_BJ01
Prime Minister’s address on coronavirus, 23 March 2020
Linked profiles and claims
- Boris Johnson
Crisis · GC_BJ01-C1: Johnson instructed people to stay at home, explained permitted exceptions and announced that restrictions would be reviewed in three weeks against evidence. — Passage: Stay-at-home instructions, exceptions and three-week review paragraphs
Research source GC_BJ02
PM statement on coronavirus, 12 March 2020
Linked profiles and claims
- Boris Johnson
Crisis · GC_BJ02-C1: Johnson warned that more families would lose loved ones, described the scientific advice and set out the measures then being taken. — Passage: Opening risk warning and measures
Research source GC_AB01
Manchester terror attack — statement from Mayor Andy Burnham
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
Crisis · GC_AB01-C1: The reproduced statement acknowledges grief and anger, calls for solidarity, provides emergency contact information and asks people to share trusted information. — Passage: Speech and emergency-information paragraphs
Research source GC_AB02
Burnham says he would accept imposed Tier 3 restrictions
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
Crisis · GC_AB02-C1: In the reported interview Burnham said he would accept legally imposed restrictions while explaining concerns about harm to residents. — Passage: Quotation from interview with Kay Burley
Research source GC_BO01
The President’s remarks on H1N1
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
Crisis · GC_BO01-C1: Obama distinguished concern from panic, described consultation with public-health officials and explained why they did not recommend closing the Mexican border. — Passage: Press-conference question and answer reproduced in post
Research source GC_BO02
Remarks by the President on Ebola
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
Crisis · GC_BO02-C1: Obama advocated science-based monitoring, distinguished facts from fear and said he would obtain input from returning health workers. — Passage: Monitoring guidance and health-worker input paragraphs
Research source GS_BO01
Barack Obama incumbent financial disclosure, calendar year 2015
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
Service · GS_BO01-C1: The visually inspected cover identifies Obama’s personal incumbent financial disclosure for calendar year 2015 and includes signatures. — Passage: PDF page 1, visually inspected
Research source GS_BO02
The President donates Nobel Prize money to charity
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
Service · GS_BO02-C1: The White House announced the charities designated to receive the Nobel Prize proceeds. — Passage: Announcement and charity allocation list
Research source GP_OS01
KanzlerGESPRÄCH in Füssen
Linked profiles and claims
- Olaf Scholz
People · GP_OS01-C1: The account records citizens’ questions about social insurance, skills, families and refugee employment, with Scholz’s direct responses. — Passage: Topic-specific question-and-answer sections
Research source GP_OS02
KanzlerGESPRÄCH in Bendorf
Linked profiles and claims
- Olaf Scholz
People · GP_OS02-C1: The account records Scholz answering citizens about pensions and family support, including a commitment concerning basic support for children. — Passage: Pensions and family-support question-and-answer passages
Research source GC_OS01
Televised address on the Russian attack against Ukraine
Linked profiles and claims
- Olaf Scholz
Crisis · GC_OS01-C1: Scholz acknowledged citizens’ anxiety, described allied coordination and sanctions, and said the conflict should be prevented from spreading to other European countries. — Passage: Opening acknowledgement and allied-coordination passages
Research source GS_OS01
Archived member biography and mandatory disclosures, 20th Bundestag
Linked profiles and claims
- Olaf Scholz
Service · GS_OS01-C1: The archive lists declared functions and an interest in the law partnership Zimmermann, Scholz und Partner. — Passage: Veröffentlichungspflichtige Angaben; functions and participations
Research source GS_AB01
Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity CIO annual report and accounts, year ended 31 March 2024
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
Service · GS_AB01-C1: The charity’s accounts identify a £12,375 contribution from patron Andy Burnham in the period and a £15,125 comparative figure for 2023. — Passage: Accounts related-party note and fundraising section; PDF pages 11 and 41
Research source GS_AB02
Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity CIO annual report and accounts, year ended 31 March 2025
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
Service · GS_AB02-C1: The annual report identifies £11,050 donated by Burnham and separately describes a £10,000 Sky speaker-fee contribution on his behalf in lieu of some direct payments. — Passage: Individual donations/fundraising section, PDF page 11
Research source GS_BO03
President Obama and Vice President Biden’s tax returns
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
Service · GS_BO03-C1: The tax-release explanation states that Obama directed the Nobel Prize funds to charities, with the prize excluded from income and no charitable deduction for its value. — Passage: Nobel Prize tax-treatment paragraphs
Research source GS_BO04
Nobel donation instructions and Foundation transfer confirmation
Linked profiles and claims
- Barack Obama
Service · GS_BO04-C1: Obama’s signed instruction directs the award to charities; the Foundation’s signed 12 April confirmation states that the proceeds were transferred on 18 March 2010. — Passage: PDF page 1 instruction; page 4 Foundation confirmation; visually inspected
Research source GC_AB03
Manchester wakes up after darkest of nights
Linked profiles and claims
- Andy Burnham
Crisis · GC_AB03-C1: ITV’s dated coverage records Burnham’s address after the Arena attack and his expression of grief, shock and anger. — Passage: Dated update and quoted address