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Claim just under half of crimes went unsolved last year is Mostly True
The Scottish Government continues to be criticised by opposition parties over its record on crime and justice. On…
‘Huge red flag’: Alba politician to speak at event alongside alleged conspiracy theorists
Fife politician Neale Hanvey is set to appear at an event in Glasgow involving alleged conspiracy theorists including…
Explainer: Scotland’s private rental sector
The Ferret looks at the impact that Scottish Government legislation on the number of rental properties and landlords in Scotland.
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.
Did Eat Out to Help Out increase Covid-19 cases?
Ferret Fact Service examines the evidence behind the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: What does it take for a politician to lose their job?
Are politicians able to ride out scandal easier now than before? Dr Ian Cawood joins the pod to explain.
What’s going on with Scottish Government Covid-19 WhatsApps?
Ferret Fact Service looks into the controversy around Scottish Government WhatsApp messages.