“ULEZ protesters covering cameras with bat boxes. Authorities not allowed to remove under their own law.”
Social media posts
Instagram post. Claim dated 31 Mar 2024.
PolitiFact rated thisFalse
What PolitiFact found
A spokesperson for the Bat Conservation Trust said bat boxes can be removed with the correct authority. Transport for London is working with environmental specialists for the safe and legal removal of the bat boxes.
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In short
This claim spread on social media around 31 March 2024. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 15 April 2024, 15 days later. Its rating was “False”.
Where the claim appeared
- Instagram posthttps://www.instagram.com/p/C5L_l27gJ8T/
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