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John Swinney
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Covid-19 graphic shared by John Swinney is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looked a claim shared by John Swinney about the benefits of mask wearing for Covid-19.
July 23, 2021
City of Glasgow College spent almost £1m on public relations while 100 staff faced redundancy
City of Glasgow College has spent almost £1m of public money on PR, marketing, public affairs and events in recent years despite 100 staff being threatened with redundancy due to budget cuts.
October 22, 2023
Whisky firms under fire for mass lobbying on deposit scheme
The whisky industry has been accused to trying to "sabotage" the Scottish Government’s deposit return scheme for drinks containers.
April 2, 2023
Fact check: SNP leadership debates
Ferret Fact Service looked at claims made by the SNP leadership candidates in the recent TV debates.
March 17, 2023
Why is the deposit return scheme so controversial?
The deposit return scheme (DRS) is due to begin in Scotland on 16 August, but has led to…
March 10, 2023
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
Scottish Government threatens to stop funding US oil firm over Russia exports
The Scottish Government has threatened to withhold funding to a US oil multinational over its exports to Russia.
February 14, 2023
Claim that SNP broke manifesto pledge in Scottish budget is Mostly True
The Scottish Government announced the details of its budget on Thursday, amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
December 16, 2022
Revealed: supporters of Scots far-right group possess weapons
A leading figure of a Scots far-right group used a private chat group to recruit neo-Nazis who posed with weapons, shared a bomb-making manual, quoted a mass murderer, and said members should kill “for the greater good”, The Ferret can reveal.
May 22, 2022