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
The FFS show 26: Scottish census and LGBTQ+ data with Dr Kevin Guyan
For this episode Ali is joined in his hosting duties by Ferret journalist Jamie Mann, as Sam is on holiday.
Claim Ruth Davidson took £20,000 Russian donation is Mostly False
As the Russian attack on Ukraine continues, alleged links between Conservative politicians and Russian money have come to the fore.
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
Tory ‘dark money’ trust reveals address and trustees
A trust accused of funding the Scottish Conservatives with “dark money” has revealed its official address and current trustees following
Scotland’s budget: Fact-checking tax claims
The announcement of tax changes in the Scottish Government’s draft Budget led to a flood of comment from rival
Claim of £2bn budget bonus for Scotland is Half True
The 2017 budget announcement included a number of decisions which will impact on Scotland. Chancellor Philip Hammond’s central announcement
Tory claim that Scottish Government growth scheme has not paid out is True
The Scottish Conservatives led an attack at First Minister’s Questions, accusing the Scottish Government of failing to deliver a
Did Ruth Davidson break Army rules by wearing military uniform?
Scottish Conservatives leader Ruth Davidson created headlines as she was given an honorary position in the Army regiment she worked
Does Scotland attract only four per cent of the UK’s immigrants?
The first leaders debate between Scottish party leaders was a fiery affair, with testy exchanges over independence, the NHS and
Do one in five Scots children leave primary school ‘functionally illiterate’?
Nicola Sturgeon has faced pressure in recent weeks over her government’s record on education. The Scottish National Party (SNP)
Does the ‘rape clause’ only require victims to tick a box to receive exemption?
A bitter row has broken out between the parties in Scotland over UK Government changes to the child tax credit