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Fact check: Post-Brexit polling and Starmer ‘pension’ claims

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Almost £10m of public money spent on subsidies for former PMs

Annual cost of allowance has more than doubled in recent years because of quick turnover of prime ministers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025

Wednesday briefing: What are the key revelations from the Boris Files – and why do they matter?

In today’s newsletter: The Guardian’s investigation into the former prime minister shows how he used his office for his own gain – and taxpayers are footing the bill

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025

Former PMs say they use subsidy only for public duties after Boris Johnson revelations

Gordon Brown calls for change to rules as he and other ex-leaders say they do not use allowance for commercial work

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025

What are the Boris Files and what do they reveal about former PM’s conduct?

Leaked material from Johnson’s private office raises serious questions relating to his time in No 10 and since he resigned

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025

Petition for Liz Truss to forgo annual £115k allowance reaches 170k signatures

There have been calls for Liz Truss to forgo the allowance as she resigned after just 44 days

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2022

Liz Truss told she must not take £115,000 allowance after leaving office

THE Prime Minister has been told she must not draw on a post-office allowance.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2022

Liz Truss entitled to £115,000 of taxpayer money each year after just 44 days as PM

Liz Truss will be entitled to claim £115,000 per year from the taxpayer despite becoming the shortest-serving Prime Minister in British history.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2022

Liz Truss could claim an annual £115,000 from taxpayer after leaving Number 10

Ex-Prime Ministers can claim the Public Duty Cost Allowance (PDCA), worth up to £115,000 a year

Wales Online · Oct 20, 2022

Do Prime Ministers still get a salary even after they leave office?

Even though Liz Truss has become the shortest-serving PM ever, the Downing Street incumbent will still be eligible to claim from a six-figure allowance pot after she exits the famous black door

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022