Does Belfast have the 2nd highest number of asylum seekers in the UK, and do almost a fifth of them live in BT12, as claimed by DUP MLA Edwin Poots?
❌ No.
📊Belfast ranks 20th overall.
👥With 0.6% of the local population (1 in 167 people).
➡️ No data confirms the BT12 claim.
In a statement to the NI Assembly, Alliance Party MLA Sian Mulholland said:
“Northern Ireland has the highest rate of people claiming disability benefits and the highest prevalence of mental ill health in the UK.”
Is this accurate? We took a look at this complex issue:
Today is International Fact-Checking Day, a global initiative aimed at emphasising the crucial role of accurate information in our interconnected world.
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It was a pleasure to support @EndaYoung in launching the Centre for Negotiation and Leadership. Enda’s extensive experience has positioned him as a leading expert in high-stakes negotiation and leadership development. Read more here: https://t.co/EjP2WFAvh6
📢 Our full statement on Meta’s decision to end support for US fact checkers on their fact checking programme is available here: https://t.co/fc3KJMF7Ay
What an incredible evening last week at the Shared Island Mediation Forum at our Belfast campus!
A huge thank you to all of our distinguished speakers and panellists for their invaluable insights!
@JohnKeersBL
📣News From FactCheckNI📣
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of FactCheckNI’s first-ever billboards,now at locations throughout NI.
You’ll be able spot our billboards across the region. From Belfast to L/Derry; Newry to Lisburn; and Fivemiletown
🚨Leadership Transition at Mediation Northern Ireland
Mediation Northern Ireland announces the departure of our Managing Director, @EndaYoung who has been a vital part of our organisation for the past two years.
New #mediation research from @rogermacginty looking at the importance of conflict analysis, long term engagement and the difference between working on conflict and working in conflict #conflictresolution
Is Derry/Londonderry “invariably” the most deprived place in the UK?
No. Evidence indicates that the specific claim that it is “invariably” at the top is not accurate.
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@DrGerryG@DJIGlobal It is indeed buddy. The new one from @DJIGlobal. It lands and takes off in your hand and it’s voice activated so you don’t even need a controller. Experimenting with the ‘dronie’ mode here. We can use it on our next course!