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Alex Salmond
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Top Scots lawyer slammed for ‘watching football’ during Sheku Bayoh inquiry
The family of Sheku Bayoh criticised Gordon Jackson, one of Scotland’s most senior lawyers, who they believe was watching a football match during the inquiry into Bayoh’s death.
December 1, 2022
Claim Nicola Sturgeon waved a Union Flag at Jubilee event is FFS
The Queen’s Platinum jubilee, marking 70 years of her reign as the UK’s monarch, led to an increase in conversation about the future of the royal family.
June 10, 2022
‘We have to be optimists’: how can Scotland rebuild trust?
Scotland needs a radical shift in the way that power and influence are distributed to help address democratic deficits and rebuild trust in the political process.
July 17, 2021
Power & Influence: the top 10 most influential people in Scotland
Who are the people of influence in Scotland today? After a week long investigation into power and ownership The Ferret offers a list of names and sectors.
July 16, 2021
FFS explains: SNP mandate and a second referendum
Ferret Fact Service looks at the SNP's mandate and its plan for a second independence referendum.
May 26, 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
FFS explains: The Scottish election system
Ferret Fact Service looks at how the Scottish election system works, and how different parties are elected in Scotland.
March 29, 2021
Claim Nicola Sturgeon probe barrister had ‘conflict of interest’ is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at claims about James Hamilton, the QC who led the inquiry into whether Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code.
March 26, 2021
FFS explains: Nicola Sturgeon and the ministerial code
Ferret Fact Service looks at allegations that Nicola Sturgeon broke the Ministerial code, and what the result of a breach could be.
March 5, 2021