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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What is a Section 35, and how does it affect Scotland’s gender recognition law
The Scottish Government’s Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill has been blocked by the UK Government, using a special “veto”
Claim Liz Truss will have £115,000 allowance as ex-prime minister is True
Liz Truss resigned on 20 October after just six weeks in charge, making her the shortest serving prime minister in
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
Boris Johnson: 10 false claims
Boris Johnson has agreed to resign as prime minister after a cascade of resignations from his government. The pressure on
FFS explains: How is the UK helping Ukrainian refugees?
The UK’s efforts to take in refugees from the Ukraine war have been under the spotlight in recent weeks.
FFS explains: How does a Prime Minister leave office?
The Prime Minister is under significant pressure after revelations about parties being held at Number 10 during the strict Covid-19
Claim Nicola Sturgeon missed early Covid-19 COBRA meetings Mostly True
Boris Johnson has faced renewed criticism about missing emergency meetings in the build up to the Covid-19 crisis. The Prime
How has polling changed on Scottish independence since 2014?
In the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, the No campaign won by 55 per cent to 45. In the five years
Claim that UK is meeting its Covid-19 testing target is Mostly False
The UK government’s testing targets for Covid-19 have come under scrutiny ever since they were announced at the beginning
Claim that Scotland is highest taxed part of UK is Mostly False
Boris Johnson attacked the SNP in an interview, saying his government would bring forward plans to “compensate for the grave
Secretary of State for Scotland held shares in arms firm making weapon sights
The Secretary of State for Scotland invested in a defence firm making weapon sights which applied for military export licenses
FFS explains: Boris Johnson and the mandate
Boris Johnson’s elevation to Prime Minister has been accompanied with calls questioning his mandate to lead the country. Ian