$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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Tory claim that Scottish Government growth scheme has not paid out is True
The Scottish Conservatives led an attack at First Minister’s Questions, accusing the Scottish Government of failing to deliver a
Theresa May’s claim Scotland has broadband powers is Mostly False
The Prime Minister sparked a row between the Conservatives and the SNP over Scotland’s broadband expansion. After Tory MP
Greens claim of learning support teachers cut is Mostly True
Education cuts and controversial reforms were the major talking points at the Scottish Greens conference, as MSPs condemned the Scottish
Ian Blackford’s claim of worst wage growth in 200 years is True
Westminster leader Ian Blackford used his speech at the SNP’s annual conference to attack the economic and social record
Minister’s claim rail funding formula is being bypassed is Mostly True
A row has broken out between the transport minister Humza Yousaf and the UK Government over funding arrangements for Scotland’
Theresa May’s claim tuition fees meant an increase in university students is Half True
The Conservative Party conference may have been dominated by talk of Theresa May’s future as leader, but she did
Sturgeon’s claim indyref shipbuilding promises were broken is Mostly True
A key feature of campaigning before the independence referendum in 2014 was the future of Scotland’s shipbuilding industry. Supporters
Claim that 200,000 people are waiting for affordable housing is Half True
One of the central promises in the Scottish Government’s legislative programme was investment in affordable housing. Investment of over
FFS explains: the GERS report and Scotland’s deficit
The Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland or GERS report has been the subject of much political football. In the run
Labour claim that SNP voted down public sector pay cap end is Mostly True
The First Minister has announced the Scottish Government’s plans for the next parliamentary session, known as the programme for
The SNP could not have allowed public sector bid for ScotRail
The ScotRail franchise is back in focus after a viral video shared by grassroots Labour group Momentum caused controversy. The
Sorry Irn-Bru, Scotland’s not the only place where Coca-Cola is not on top
A world map highlighting Scotland as the only country in the world where the most popular drink is not made