Politics
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.
Society, Politics
Rural areas worst hit by post office closures in Scotland
Environment, Politics
Trophy hunting opponents ‘unsophisticated’, says shooting group
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.
Politics, Arms trade
UK tried “diplomatic blackmail” to force Mandela to buy Scottish warships
Human rights, International, Politics
Watchdog probes overseas schools funded by UK taxpayers after human rights concerns
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.