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Claim a Customs Union deal means not leaving the EU is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at the claim that a Customs Union deal would mean Britain is still part of the EU.
Claim Scottish banknotes are not ‘legal tender’ in England is True
Ferret Fact Service looks at the argument over whether Scottish banknotes are 'legal tender' in England.
How did Scottish MPs vote over Brexit?
Ferret Fact Service looks at the series of votes that Scottish MPs have been involved in as the UK Parliament tries to sort out Brexit.
Claim an independent Scotland would need to join the euro is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at whether or not an independent Scotland joining the EU would have to adopt the euro.
Claim Labour voted against carers’ benefit increase is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at the debate over the increase to the carer's allowance.
Prime Minister’s claim of £1,400 dividend of UK membership is Unsupported
Ferret Fact Service looks at Theresa May's claim that staying in the UK gives Scots a £1400 dividend.
Claim three in ten children affected by so-called ‘Momo challenge’ is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at the controversy surrounding the so-called Momo challenge which went viral in Scotland in February.
Fact check: Does the Scottish Government have the power to help WASPI women?
Ferret Fact Service looks at the state pension equalisation and who has the power to help the women affected.
Claim workplace levy is SNP ‘car park tax’ costing £500 per year is Half True
Ferret Fact Service looks at the row over the new workplace levy added to the Scottish Government budget.