Archive - Monk Debunks: Beyond the narrative

Are Small Boat Migrants Really 24x More Likely to Go to Prison?

Spoiler: No. But here’s how the media got suckered by bad data and worse assumptions.

Jul 5 •

June 2025

Bear and Monk Debunk: GLP-1s, Hype and Hormones

AKA: That post where we explain what GLP-1 drugs actually do, and why your cousin’s Facebook rant is full of it.

Jun 29 •

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How Misinformation Hides in Plain Sight

The TfL internship screenshot is a masterclass in outrage bait — here’s how to spot the trick and understand what’s really going on.

Jun 22 •

Another Week, Another Manufactured Outrage

The real story behind falling primary teacher numbers, and why Tory attacks are misleading.

Jun 7 •

Reform UK’s £80+ Billion Illusion

Farage’s manifesto is packed with expensive promises and paid for with made-up numbers.

Jun 1 •

May 2025

Are 30 People a Day Really Being Arrested for Online Speech in the UK?

Breaking down the viral claim - and what the law actually says about “offensive” messages.

May 25 •

Are they “Dimming the Sun”? (Part 2)

Exploring the real science behind the 'sun-dimming' headlines — and why informed research matters.

May 18 •

No, the UK Isn’t Secretly Trying to Dim the Sun (Part 1)

A full fact-check of the “dimming the sun” scare story — and how pervasive media bias can be in the way they portray science.

May 18 •

Who’s Really Getting Free Driving Lessons?

Behind the headlines: What benefit claimants and refugees are actually receiving, and who’s footing the bill.

May 3 •

April 2025

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