3 fact checks
The viral video is genuine and was recorded during the ballot count for the Makerfield by-election. However, claims that it proves election fraud are unsupported. Election officials explained that ballot counters often sort papers into stacks before tallying votes, meaning they do not need to look at every ballot individually during every stage of the process. The short clip lacks the full context of the counting procedure and does not demonstrate fraudulent activity.
FactBrief · Jul 4, 2026
Social media posts falsely claimed that Euan Blair's company, Multiverse, received a £100 billion government contract to build and manage the UK's digital ID system. The UK Cabinet Office confirmed that the claim is untrue. Multiverse also stated it is an education technology company, not a digital identity provider, and has no role in designing or delivering any government digital ID programme. Additionally, there is no record of such a contract on the UK's public procurement register.
According to Reuters: A photo ID is NOT required for general admission to the center. ID is only needed in limited cases, such as proving Illinois residency for discounted or waived admission. The viral posts misrepresented the center's visitor policy to support a political argument about voter ID laws.
FactBrief · Jun 30, 2026
