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For Fact’s Sake podcast: How could ‘fake news’ impact elections in India?
Part three of our elections series is on misinformation challenges in India.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: What are the biggest fake news trends in this election year?
In this episode, we look at the trends in disinformation that could influence the next election.
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.
FFS explains: marginal constituencies and regional unknowns
Ferret Fact Service looks at the marginal constituencies and regional list unknowns ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament election.
Claim SNP NHS spending pledge lower than England and block grant is Half True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim by health secretary Matt Hancock about NHS spending in Scotland and England.
Fact check: The STV Scottish party leaders’ debate
Ferret Fact Service looks at claims from the party leaders during the STV election debate.
The strange death of the Scottish election poster
Of Scotland’s 32 council areas just four – Shetland, the Highlands, the Western Isles, and Argyll and Bute – now allow political posters on council property.