About Truth Be Told

Our Mission

Truth Be Told exists to hold UK government policy and decision-making to account through journalism. We believe transparency and accountability are fundamental to effective democracy.

What We Do

We provide critical analysis of government policies, statements, and decisions. Our approach is:

• We maintain editorial independence from all political parties and interests
• We ask the difficult questions that need to be asked
• We make complex policy issues understandable to the public

Our Approach

Government policy affects every aspect of public life, from healthcare and education to economic policy and social services. We examine:

• Policy announcements and their real-world implications
• Government spending and value for money
• Implementation of policies and their effectiveness
• Ministerial statements and their accuracy
• Government transparency and accountability measures

Public Engagement

Democracy works best when citizens are informed and engaged. Through our public polls, we provide a platform for you to:

• Express your views on key policy issues
• Participate in informed democratic discourse
• Hold decision-makers accountable through public opinion
• Contribute to policy debates with your voice

Our Standards

We are committed to:

• We are open about our methods and sources
• We welcome feedback and corrections
• We accept no political or commercial influence

Feedback and Contact

Your feedback is essential to our development. We welcome:

• Suggestions for topics to investigate
• Feedback on our analysis and reporting
• Technical feedback on the website
• General comments on our service