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Angus Robertson
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Nicola Sturgeon resigns: What happens next?
Ferret Fact Service looks at what the procedure is for replacing Nicola Sturgeon as first minister and SNP leader.
February 15, 2023
Fears raised more cultural venues could end up in private hands
As the recession in the UK deepens, more Scottish cultural venues could be taken over by multinational firms and private developers.
November 22, 2022
Government gives backing to journalism body – but no cash
The Scottish Government has backed a proposal to set up a new independent agency aimed at stemming the collapse of public interest journalism.
June 24, 2022
MSPs lobbying at £200 a head dinner sparks call for better transparency rules
A dozen Scots politicians, including two government ministers, were wined and dined by companies at a £200 per head dinner during the COP26 summit, The Ferret can reveal.
February 9, 2022
Scottish ministers urged to invest £9m to save journalism
The Scottish Government has been urged to give £9 million to help set up a new independent agency to prevent the “collapse” of public interest journalism.
November 17, 2021
FFS explains: marginal constituencies and regional unknowns
Ferret Fact Service looks at the marginal constituencies and regional list unknowns ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament election.
April 29, 2021
Over £400,000 raised by political crowdfunders as campaigners warn of need for scrutiny
Scottish political parties and candidates have raised over £400,000 through online crowdfunders as campaigners call for "heavy scrutiny".
April 23, 2021
SNP diversity drive was ‘window dressing’, say party insiders
An SNP drive to increase diversity has led to just one extra BAME candidate being selected so far, leading to calls to turn diversity 'rhetoric into reality'.
November 20, 2020
Scottish candidates raise thousands through election crowdfunders
Scottish general election candidates have raised more than £200,000 through crowdfunding sites, The Ferret can reveal.
June 2, 2017