British paratrooper who died in Ukraine named
BBC • 12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Lance Corporal George Hooley, a British paratrooper who died in Ukraine, was named by Sir Keir Starmer during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, according to the BBC.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
35 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
BBC
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 35 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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