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.
Election
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Dark money, misinfo and the ‘culture wars’: our election coverage
With the general election just four weeks away, politicians and political parties are scrambling to try and secure our votes.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: How could ‘fake news’ impact elections in India?
It’s the final episode of our three-part For Fact’s Sake series on elections. This week, we are looking
For Fact’s Sake podcast: What are the biggest fake news trends in this election year?
It’s part two of our For Fact’s Sake podcast mini series on the election year. In this episode
Fact check: the final BBC Scottish leaders’ debate
Scottish party leaders’ took to the stage for the final debate before the Holyrood election on 6 May. Nicola Sturgeon,
FFS explains: marginal constituencies and regional unknowns
The 2021 Scottish Parliament election will see candidates and parties fighting over both constituencies and list seats. While the SNP
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
Fact check: The STV Scottish party leaders’ debate
The second debate between leaders of Scotland’s main political parties took place just weeks before Scots cast their ballots
The strange death of the Scottish election poster
Competing “yes” banners and “no thanks” posters were among the most colourful features of the referendum campaign, but as May’