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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Footage shows more than 100 people rescued in Mediterranean Sea
Exclusive footage of a rescue mission which saved the lives of more than 100 people in the Mediterranean Sea has
Westminster and Holyrood “must up their game” on tobacco firms
Westminster and Holyrood “must up their game” to prevent tobacco firms influencing public health policies, say researchers. A new report
Refugee campaigners warn dawn raids must not become a ‘de facto eviction’ tactic
Refugee campaigners are calling for assurances that dawn raids will not be used as a “de facto eviction” tactic by
Islamophobia: Muslim women’s experiences in Scotland
Journalist Tasnim Nazeer was the victim of Islamophobia in Glasgow city centre when out shopping with her children. She was
Human rights activist who spoke at Scots Parliament flees Pakistan to seek asylum in US
A respected human rights activist from Pakistan who visited Scotland several times to speak about peace building and countering extremism
Pakistani human rights defender in hiding after parents charged with terrorism
An acclaimed human rights activist who helped The Ferret investigate Islamist extremism in Pakistan is in hiding after her family
MSPs urge Pakistan PM to lift ban on human rights activist
Politicians have urged Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Imran Khan, to lift a travel ban on a woman who peacefully opposes
Acclaimed Pakistani campaigner criticises UK’s counter terrorism strategy
A prominent human rights activist from Pakistan has criticised the UK Government’s counter terrorism strategy during a visit to
Domestic violence: ‘Home Office must act to save lives’
Women’s lives are at risk from domestic violence because of their immigration status – and the Home Office must take
Taliban threat to hang journalist
An investigative journalist in Pakistan has received death threats from the Taliban and survived an armed kidnapping attempt for reporting
Living in the shadow of Pakistan’s suicide bombers
Zahid Kishgan knew nothing of the bomb until he regained consciousness in hospital a few days later. The explosion happened