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Claim Scotland has “lowest amount” of TV licence payment is Unsupported
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about the TV licence in Scotland.
Fact check: the final BBC Scottish leaders’ debate
Ferret Fact Service looks at another five claims from the party leaders during a BBC debate ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections.
The Western friends of North Korea
Supporters and former members of North Korean friendship organisations reveal why some in the West are drawn to support the repressive regime.
Claim that Scotland is highest taxed part of UK is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim by Boris Johnson that Scotland has the highest taxes in the UK.
Claim about Labour MPs in Leave-voting constituencies is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a viral claim about Labour MPs not respecting the wishes of their Leave-voting constituents.
Charity to launch legal action over ‘scandalous’ failure to help Glasgow’s homeless
Shelter Scotland is preparing to take legal action against Glasgow City Council over its failure to house thousands of homeless people.
FFS explains: Boris Johnson and the mandate
Many claims have been made about whether the new Prime Minister has a mandate. Ferret Fact Service looked at the evidence.
BBC urged First Minister to change her mind on Steve Bannon, emails reveal
The BBC pleaded with Nicola Sturgeon to reverse her decision to pull out of a media conference after she learn that former Trump strategist, Steve Bannon, had been invited to speak.
Anti-fascists to protest at Steve Bannon event in Edinburgh
An anti-fascist group is organising a demonstration to protest against the appearance in Scotland of former Trump advisor, Steve Bannon.