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.
Clare Symonds
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Scottish Government overturned 4 in 10 planning appeals last year
The Scottish Government has been accused of “stripping powers away” from councils after overturning four in ten planning decisions that
Scottish Government under fire for overruling council decisions to reject new fish farms
Council decisions to reject new fish farms in protected beauty spots were overruled by the Scottish Government after appeals by
Covid-19 planning laws ‘captured’ by property developers
Rule changes during the Covid-19 pandemic favour property developers and risk shutting the public out from the planning system, according
Bid for more power for communities fighting developers
Scottish ministers are coming under concerted pressure to give communities across Scotland stronger rights to resist property developers proposing controversial
Critics allege ‘serious irregularities’ with film studio application
Campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to reject a proposal for a major project near Edinburgh – including a film
Probe call after Scottish Government intervenes in housing bid
Calls have been made for an investigation into claims Government officials acted ‘inappropriately’ by contacting council planners at the request