image shared on facebook The British government claims to have announced free bus fares for immigrants.
Verdict: False
There is no evidence to support that claim. Both “Logically Facts'' and UK-based outlet “Full Fact'' debunked this claim.
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A Facebook image claims that the British government has announced free bus fares for immigrants.
“It's clear why bus fares cost as much as £3,” begins the text overlaid on the image. “Right after announcing free bus fares for immigrants. You're paying there. [sic] Please ride,” he continues. The image features British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but no sources were provided to support the claim.
That claim is false. meanwhile BBC News October 2024 article indicates that one-way bus fares in the UK are due to rise to £3 as a result of the upcoming budget, but makes no mention of free bus fares for immigrants.
Similarly, UK Transport Secretary Louise Ho recently said the £3 cap would apply until December 2025, but did not repeat her claim for free bus fares for migrants. sky news.
Ann October 2024 Press Release The UK government has announced a £3 cap and reiterated that the measure will remain in place until the end of 2025, but has made no mention of claims about free bus fares for migrants. (Related: No, millions of UK households are not being asked to cut power as part of the Energy Secretary's plan)
Additionally, we found “Check the facts” There are no reliable reports to support the claim. In fact, the opposite is true. both logical facts and complete facts Starmer debunked this claim through separate articles published in November 2024. Doesn't appear have commented publicly About the claim.
Check Your Fact has contacted Mr Starmer's office for comment.
