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.

CCA to be investigated over financial governance concerns

The Scottish charity regulator has announced it will investigate Glasgow's Centre for Contemporary Arts, which folded last month, due to concerns raised about its "historic financial management".

Books are being challenged in Scottish schools. Librarians fear a 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech

Dozens of complaints about reading material in school libraries have been received, with campaigners warning that "book bans" could increase.

Voting

3 articles

Politics and power

No, you don’t need bring ID or a polling card to vote in Scotland

Polling day has arrived for the 2019 general election, but misinformation has not stopped online. The day of the election

Alastair Brian Dec 12, 2019

Society

Every prisoner should have the right to vote, say human rights groups

Every prisoner in Scotland should be given the right to vote in elections, according to an independent penal reform organisation.

Billy Briggs Jun 10, 2019

Politics and power

Electronic voting could pose security risk in Scotland, claim campaigners

Scottish Government proposals that could see electronic voting introduced may leave Scotland vulnerable to election interference by foreign agents, campaigners

Karin Goodwin Mar 20, 2018