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Alex Salmond
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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.
FFS explains: The Scotland on Sunday independence poll controversy
Ferret Fact Service looks at a controversial poll on Scottish independence.
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.
FFS explains: Alex Salmond’s committee appearance
Ferret Fact Service explains what's going on with the inquiry into the handling of allegations against former First Minister Alex Salmond.
Claim Sturgeon signed ‘once in a generation’ indyref agreement is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim by Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross about whether Nicola Sturgeon signed an agreement that the 2014 referendum would be a 'once in a lifetime' vote.
How has polling changed on Scottish independence since 2014?
Ferret Fact Service looks at polling on Scottish independence since the first referendum in 2014.
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.
Claim ‘Welcome to Scotland’ slogan cost $162,972 is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a viral claim that Scotland spent £125,000 coming up with the slogan 'Welcome to Scotland'.
Claim that civil servant linked to Salmond probe is Westminster-controlled is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a widely-shared claim about the Permanent Secretary, Leslie Evans.
