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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Scottish Government wanted to be ‘on same page’ as Westminster over Israeli meeting
The Scottish Government has been criticised for working “in-step with the Foreign Office” over a controversial meeting with an Israeli
Claim levels of crime are currently at 40-year lows is Mostly False
John Swinney defended the Scottish Government’s record on justice during first minister’s questions (FMQs) on October 26, claiming
Claim Scottish child payment already lifted more than 100,000 kids out of poverty is False
The Scottish Government has announced its policy plans for 2024-25, with first minister John Swinney saying the eradication of child
SNP under fire for ‘exaggerated’ oil jobs claim
The SNP has been accused of spreading ‘misinformation’ over its key election claim that Labour’s plans for the North
Claim around 100,000 homes are empty in Scotland is Mostly True
The Scottish Government has announced a housing emergency, amid rising costs and a lack of homes across the country. Ministers
Explainer: Scotland’s private rental sector
The Scottish Government’s regulation of the private rental sector has faced criticism in recent years from both tenants and
Whisky firms under fire for mass lobbying on deposit scheme
The whisky industry has been by far the biggest lobbyist against the Scottish Government’s deposit return scheme for drinks
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
Nicola Sturgeon resigns: What happens next?
Nicola Sturgeon has resigned after eight years as first minister of Scotland. She has been in charge since November 2014,
Scottish Government threatens to stop funding US oil firm over Russia exports
The Scottish Government has threatened to withhold funding to a US oil multinational over its exports to Russia. The development
Claim that SNP broke manifesto pledge in Scottish budget is Mostly True
The Scottish Government announced the details of its budget on Thursday, amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Deputy first minister John
Covid-19 graphic shared by John Swinney is Mostly False
Scotland’s deputy first minister and Covid-19 recovery secretary John Swinney was reported to the UK Statistics Authority this week