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.
Crime and justice
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Revealed: allegations of sexual harassment by NHS staff led to at least 25 investigations
Allegations of sexual harassment by NHS staff in Scotland led to at least 25 internal investigations by health boards last
Government spends just £13,000 on corporate transparency ‘crack-down’
UK Government plans to “crack down” on the risk of Scottish Limited Partnerships being used to facilitate organised crime have
Covert footage accuses fox hunts of sheep worrying
Fox hunts in Scotland have been accused of endangering the lives of sheep and pregnant ewes following the launch of
Cyber attacks result in Scots councils losing sensitive data
Cyber attacks have resulted in data breaches and losses at three Scottish councils, according to a new report that reveals
Acid attack journalist accuses Crown Office of “dirty deal” with wife beater
A Scottish investigative journalist who suffered an acid attack at his home has accused the Crown Office of doing a
Fact check: ‘What has the SNP ever done for us?’
The SNP’s party political broadcast has caused some debate in Scottish politics, with the party making some significant claims
Offensive Behaviour at Football Act may deny people human rights
The Scottish Government has been warned that the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act (OBFA) may not comply with the European
Claim that recorded crime down and police numbers up is Mostly True
As 2018 began, the SNP decided to highlight on some of its achievements in government over the previous year and
Banned terrorist group is behind latest neo-Nazi outfit in Scotland
A new neo-Nazi organisation recruiting in Scotland is run by a banned terrorist group, according to anti-racism campaigners. System Resistance
Chief Constable faces probe over claims he gave MSPs false details
Under-fire police chief Phil Gormley has been accused of giving inaccurate information to a Holyrood committee. The troubled Police Scotland
Home Office accused of racial profiling in Scottish immigration “raids”
Almost one in three spot checks carried out by immigration officers in Glasgow over the last five years were on
Former UKIP candidate linked to member of banned far right group
A controversial political figure who stood for Ukip and who now claims to be Tory had links to a leading
