$1bn and counting: blacklisted Israeli company raking it in from North Sea oil
A firm linked by the UN to West Bank settlements has received the sum through its stake in a North Sea oil company.
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Claim the SNP changed Brexit stance four times is Mostly False
Questions persist about the correct approach to Brexit negotiations, but Scottish Labour’s leader has questioned the SNP’s EU
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
Claim wealth inequality in Scotland has increased is True
A new Oxfam report found that global wealth inequality has continued to increase, but whether the same is true for
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
Claim Scotland Office hospitality spending has increased seven-fold is False
A row has broken out between the SNP and the Scotland Office after claims about spending on parties and social
No, Santa Claus was not first dressed in red by Coca-Cola
He’s a central part of Christmas alongside presents, gluttony and familial tension, but one controversial rumour about Santa Claus
Scotland’s budget: Fact-checking tax claims
The announcement of tax changes in the Scottish Government’s draft Budget led to a flood of comment from rival
Claim that Brexit was not a vote to leave single market is Half True
The SNP has consistently argued that any Brexit deal should keep Scotland and the UK inside the single market. In
Claim that Scottish water is in public hands is Mostly True
New Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has become embroiled in a row with the SNP over public ownership. The MSP,
Claim of £2bn budget bonus for Scotland is Half True
The 2017 budget announcement included a number of decisions which will impact on Scotland. Chancellor Philip Hammond’s central announcement
MP’s claim joining EEC did not boost UK growth is Mostly False
The economic impact of Brexit has been widely discussed since the referendum campaign began, but one Conservative MP recently questioned
Claim that Salmond show is on ‘Russian propaganda channel’ is Mostly True
Alex Salmond’s new television venture has already caused controversy. The former First Minister’s chat show is broadcast on