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.
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House of Lords: Scots peers cost taxpayer £10m over five years
Scottish members of the House of Lords cost the taxpayer nearly £10m over the last five years, The Ferret can
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
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
How did the ‘Elgin marbles’ end up in the UK?
Prime minister Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis this week, reportedly after the Greek prime
Claim Scotland does not house refugees is False
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick was questioned in the House of Commons on Tuesday about the illegal migration bill by SNP
Fact check: Claims about Boris Johnson’s ‘partygate’ legal fees
The UK parliament backed a report that found Boris Johnson deliberately misled MPs over parties which took place at Downing
Claims about cost of royal family are Unsupported
Charles III’s coronation will take place on Saturday, and it has reignited debates over the place of the royal
Why is the deposit return scheme so controversial?
The deposit return scheme (DRS) is due to begin in Scotland on 16 August, but has led to controversy with
What are 15 minute cities and why are they controversial?
Conservative MP Nick Fletcher used a speech in the House of Commons to promote a conspiracy theory about “15 minute
Claim sewage overflows are not an issue in Scotland is False
Pollution warnings were put in place at more than 40 beaches across England and Wales last week as untreated sewage
Fact check: ITV Tory leadership debate
As the Conservative leadership race gets closer to its conclusion, five rival candidates appeared in two televised debates before a
Claim Channel 4 is funded by taxpayers is False
The news that Channel 4 is set to be privatised has prompted controversy and varying reactions from politicians and the