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Conservative Party
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Revealed: The revolving door between fossil fuel industry and the UK Government
Over 100 people from the oil and gas sector have taken up senior government roles, and two dozen have left such positions to work for major oil companies.
Claim Labour’s 2019 manifesto called for ‘abortion on demand to birth’ is False
The former Conservative MP - now sitting as an independent - made a claim about Labour's abortion policy in 2019.
Claim UK has halved emissions and grown economy is Mostly True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim that the UK has halved its greenhouse gas emissions while expanding the economy.
Claim Nicola Sturgeon said Liz Truss was useless as a ‘marzipan dildo’ in leaked message is FFS
A satirical social media post alleging insults from Nicola Sturgeon to UK Government figures went viral this week.
Billionaire lairds and Tory donors broke rules around rural subsidies
Billionaire lairds, sporting estates and Conservative Party donors in receipt of millions of pounds of public grants are among the owners of businesses which broke the rules around rural subsidies.
FFS explains: Political polling as 2024 begins
As a new year begins, Ferret Fact Service looks at how Scots are polling on a number of issues.
Care homes receive hundreds of complaints
Tax haven-owned care homes operating in Scotland have had hundreds of complaints upheld by inspectors in recent years, The Ferret can reveal.
FFS explains: Rwanda plan confusion
Ferret Fact Service explains the Rwanda policy, and how it has been misrepresented.
Claim Thatcher said SNP Westminster majority would be mandate for independence is Unsupported
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about Margaret Thatcher and Scottish independence.