Gypsy Travellers have been persecuted for centuries. But despite a Scottish Government apology last June for the Tinker Experiment – which tried to assimilate them into settled culture – some claim their cultural rights are still being denied.
The Scottish Government has continued to back Ming Yang’s proposed investment at Ardersier despite national security concerns. It’s now being accused of a “staggering” failure of due diligence on the firm.
This summer we revealed that convicted loyalists from Belfast travelled to Glasgow for a far right protest. Further digging has unearthed a rapidly expanding anti-immigration network between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The FFS Show is back with ANOTHER brand new co-host.
This episode features Ferret journalist Paul Dobson in the co-host chair, and he and Ali discuss the Scottish Government’s new rent freeze announcement.
Ali also spoke to Professor Sander van der Linden from the University of Cambridge, about his research into the idea of inoculating people against misinformation.
Listen to episode 38 of The FFS Show podcast here.
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Posters appeared on social media purporting to be from the local authority, but they are fake.
The revelations come as the Scottish Government finally publishes full details of its meeting with Daniela Grudsky, after an FoI battle by The Ferret.
Conservative candidate Meghan Gallacher made the claim in a special education debate hosted by the BBC.
First Minister John Swinney made the claim in an SNP election leaflet
