Fact Checks Claim SNP government only increased teacher numbers by 75 is Mostly True Conservative candidate Meghan Gallacher made the claim in a special education debate hosted by the BBC. Alastair Brian May 7, 2026
Denoiser Businessmen and wealthy donors are bankrolling Scottish politics. Who are they? The Ferret did a deep dive into the Electoral Commission’s donation records to find out who was funding Scotland's political parties. Jamie Mann May 6, 2026
Politics and power Luxury hotels and dinner dates: A Ferret guide to lobbying High end dinners are a fraction of over 29,000 lobbying meetings in the last parliamentary term. But campaigners argue that because the lobbying spend is not declared, their significance is underplayed. Karin Goodwin May 5, 2026
Politics and power FFS explains: Immigration and emigration after Brexit The end of the Brexit transition period means new rules will be in place for Scots living in the EU, Ferret Journalists Jan 18, 2021
Human rights FFS Explains: How do people claim asylum in the UK? The recent media coverage of people crossing the English channel in boats to claim asylum has led to heated discussion Alastair Brian Aug 28, 2020
