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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Claim Scotland Office hospitality spending has increased seven-fold is False
A row has broken out between the SNP and the Scotland Office after claims about spending on parties and social
‘Significant’ radioactive waste problem at Trident submarine base
Scotland’s environmental watchdog has criticised nuclear waste handling at the UK Trident bomb base on the Clyde after a
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 that Brexit was not a vote to leave single market is Half True
The SNP has consistently argued that any Brexit deal should keep Scotland and the UK inside the single market. In
Claim that Scottish water is in public hands is Mostly True
New Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has become embroiled in a row with the SNP over public ownership. The MSP,
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
Perfect storm: MoD report says Trident nuclear plans in trouble
UK government plans for the next generation of Trident submarine reactors are under threat from staff shortages and spending cuts,
Claim that Salmond show is on ‘Russian propaganda channel’ is Mostly True
Alex Salmond’s new television venture has already caused controversy. The former First Minister’s chat show is broadcast on
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
Theresa May’s claim Scotland has broadband powers is Mostly False
The Prime Minister sparked a row between the Conservatives and the SNP over Scotland’s broadband expansion. After Tory MP
Ian Blackford’s claim of worst wage growth in 200 years is True
Westminster leader Ian Blackford used his speech at the SNP’s annual conference to attack the economic and social record
Minister’s claim rail funding formula is being bypassed is Mostly True
A row has broken out between the transport minister Humza Yousaf and the UK Government over funding arrangements for Scotland’