A well known salmon farming company was told by Scottish Government inspectors to cut lice numbers at three of its sites in Sutherland. It responded by suggesting that other salmon farmers were failing to report lice numbers accurately.
This week’s podcast looks at the far right in Scotland and the UK.
Ali and Paul interview Jamie Mann, a fellow Ferret journalist who regularly reports on the activities of the far right.
He told us about the activities of Patriotic Alternative, a far right group which has gained a high profile attaching itself to various protests across the UK, and explained how the far right uses misinformation tactics to spread its message.
Ali and Paul also examined what has been described as the “first mass-level AI misinformation case,” a fake picture of the Pope dressed in a fancy jacket.
Alastair leads our fact-checking arm, The Ferret Fact Service, and writes about disinformation and conspiracy theories. He also delivers training on media literacy and spotting disinformation. He spends his free time at gigs in basements.
Reform UK's Malcolm Offord claimed one million people came to the UK in the 20th century, and seven million people have come to the UK since 2000. This is not accurate.
Hundreds of protected areas are under pressure from Scotland’s massive deer herd. Most agree deer numbers must be controlled to protect the environment, but are split on what should be done.
Edinburgh University students were “interrogated” by police at their desks over posters featuring Palestinians killed by the Israeli military, prompting dozens to complain.
