Fact check, Politics
Michael Russell claim that ‘Scotland pays out more than it gets back’ is False
Ferret Fact Service looked at a claim from Scottish Government minister Michael Russell about how Scotland’s revenue and spending.
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Could Scotland hold a second referendum without Westminster’s permission?
Ferret Fact Service looks at the potential ways Nicola Sturgeon could try to secure a second Scottish independence referendum.
Fact check, Politics
Claim blue passports are made abroad and cannot be imported to UK is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looked at a viral claim about new blue UK passports and a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
Fact check, Finance, Politics
Claim Scotland needs a deficit of 3% or lower to join EU is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim by Ian Murray MP that Scotland would need a deficit of three per cent or below to join the EU.
Fact check, Politics
FFS explains: UK government’s voter ID plan
Ferret Fact Service looks at UK government plans to require voters to bring identification to polling stations in UK elections.
Fact check, Society
Claim survey found that one in four want a different gender Santa Claus is Half True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a poll claiming that one in four want Santa Claus to change gender.
Fact check, Politics, Society
No, you don’t need bring ID or a polling card to vote in Scotland
Ferret Fact Service looks at incorrect information about what you need to bring in order to vote in the general election 2019.
Fact check, Politics
Fact check: misleading political party leaflets in Scotland
Ferret Fact Service looks at a few misleading leaflets from candidates and political parties in Scotland for the general election.
Fact check, Housing and homelessness, Politics, Society
FFS Explains: what do the manifestos say about austerity?
Ferret Fact Service looks at what the Scottish party manifestos say about austerity before the general election.