Rumor Radar
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January 31, 2026
Posts on social media incorrectly name Green Party by-election candidate
Evidence Level
4/5
How much verified proof exists for this claim
Cross-source verification (2 strong sources)
Mystery Factor
1/5
How intriguing or unexplained this claim is
The claim is straightforward with clear facts, as it involves a simple case of misinformation on social media that has been identified and corrected, with no deeper mystery or complexity involved.
Multiple posts on social media have falsely claimed that a former parliamentary candidate, Melissa Poulton, was chosen as the Green candidate in Gorton and Denton.