Claim John Swinney stayed at Peter Mandelson's residence is Mostly True
The first minister has been criticised online for staying with Mandelson on a trip to the US last year. We looked at the truth behind the claims.
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Claim that SNP broke manifesto pledge in Scottish budget is Mostly True
The Scottish Government announced the details of its budget on Thursday, amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Deputy first minister John
Claim the Scottish Government budget is effectively fixed is Half True
The latest paper on the Scottish Government’s plan for independence has been released with the first minister setting out
Fact check: Anas Sarwar claims SNP are failing to alleviate rising costs
As the cost of living crisis continues to bite a recent survey showed that 90 per cent of the public
Claim Scottish Government underspent budget is Mostly True
The Scottish Government’s spending has come under heavy scrutiny as Scotland attempts to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. The
Claim SNP NHS spending pledge lower than England and block grant is Half True
UK health secretary Matt Hancock this week questioned the level of NHS funding promised by the SNP and accused the
Claim Rishi Sunak is responsible for £500 NHS staff bonus is False
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that the Scottish Government will provide all health and social care workers in Scotland
Claim Scottish Government got £21m from Summer economic update is Half True
As we emerge from the coronavirus lockdown the UK government’s strategy to restart the economy has been revealed, leading
Fact check: Theresa May’s Brexit agreement letter
Theresa May’s Brexit deal has been met with scepticism by many in her party and across the political spectrum.
Minister’s claim rail funding formula is being bypassed is Mostly True
A row has broken out between the transport minister Humza Yousaf and the UK Government over funding arrangements for Scotland’
Has Scotland been ‘short-changed’ by £2.9bn in the Conservative-DUP deal?
The long-running negotiations between Theresa May’s Conservatives and the Democratic Unionist Party have finally produced a deal to allow