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.
General election
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Why do parties run ‘paper candidates’ in elections?
The Reform Party has been criticised over allegedly running ‘paper candidates’ in constituencies across the UK. In the 2024 general
Nearly half of Scots constituencies have candidates promoting extreme views
Nearly half of Scottish constituencies include at least one general election candidate who has expressed or shared a view branded
Alarm over 174 security breaches at Clyde nuclear bases
Two nuclear bomb bases on the Clyde recorded 174 security breaches over five years, according to information released by the
For Fact’s Sake podcast: Will AI disinformation sway the general election?
For Fact’s Sake is back for a brand new series, kicking off with a special three-part look at the
FFS explains: Political polling as 2024 begins
It is the start of a significant year in Scottish politics, with voters likely to go to the polls in
Claim Thatcher said SNP Westminster majority would be mandate for independence is Unsupported
The SNP conference took place this week, with the party’s strategy on independence a central part of the agenda.
Timeline: The SNP finances controversy
The SNP is facing mounting issues after a police probe into its finances led to the arrests of prominent party
FFS explains: UK government’s voter ID plan
The Conservative government’s main policy priorities were announced in the Queen’s Speech as MPs returned to work after
No, you don’t need bring ID or a polling card to vote in Scotland
Polling day has arrived for the 2019 general election, but misinformation has not stopped online. The day of the election
Election 2019: how marginal is your constituency over Brexit?
With the general election less than a month away, Brexit is inevitably a central part of the campaign. Each main
Did 80 per cent of British people vote for parties that accept Brexit?
Theresa May has opted for an informal deal with the Democratic Unionist Party to prop up her government, but there
Is productivity growing faster in Scotland than the UK?
Scotland’s economy has been the subject of much political debate this week, as the First Minister has been questioned