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Scottish Government wanted to be ‘on same page’ as Westminster over Israeli meeting
The Scottish Government sought guidance from UK officials ahead of Robertson's controversial meeting with the Israeli deputy ambassador.
Alone, at risk and afraid: urgent action needed to stop care leavers becoming homeless
Young people leaving care are still being left homeless and at risk despite a Scottish Government “promise” to ensure they are given a safe and loving home for as long as needed, The Ferret has heard.
Claim Labour handed £536m to foreign farmers is Mostly False
A claim that Labour handed £536m to foreign farmers while raising taxes on UK farmers has sparked controversy. We looked into it and found this claim to be Mostly False. Here’s why
Global ‘anti-woke’ petition campaigns on Glasgow statues and Stornoway’s Tesco closed on Sundays
A right-wing petition site, set up by an anti-LGBT Spanish lawyer, is campaigning to “protect” Glasgow statues in the city's George Square and keep Stornoway's Tesco closed on Sundays.
Are conspiracy groups trying to hijack farmers’ protests?
With protests planned across Scotland, UK farmers are voicing anger at tax changes. But there are concerns some groups are using the protests to fuel conspiracies about net-zero and more
How Scotland became a ‘culture war’ lightning rod
Hate crime laws, ‘illegal prayers,’ and even chickens — what makes Scotland a global lightning rod in the 'culture war'?
How an Orban backed populist think tank is stoking Scotland’s culture war
MCC Brussels, a think tank funded by Hungary's populist government, is working with academics and campaigners with influence in Scotland.
NHS contraceptive pills funding Orban ‘propaganda’ as Hungary restricts abortion
A university linked to Viktor Orban is partly funded by profits from a company that provides the contraceptive pill to the NHS.
Revealed: Labour donor’s hedge fund invests in private healthcare
A top Labour donor runs a hedge fund with shares in a private US healthcare giant – which critics claim is profiting in the midst of the UK's NHS crisis.