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general election 2024
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Nearly half of Scots constituencies have candidates promoting extreme views
Nearly half of Scottish constituencies include at least one general election candidate who has expressed or shared extreme views.
Claim Nigel Farage streamed himself playing Minecraft is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about a viral TikTok video featuring Nigel Farage.
Almost a third of Scots constituencies have only one woman candidate standing… or none at all
Almost a third of Scottish constituencies have only one woman – or no women at all – on the ballot paper according to exclusive analysis by The Ferret.
Fact check: SNP manifesto
Ferret Fact Service looks at five claims from the SNP manifesto.
Claim national service could be introduced in Scotland if Tories win is True
Ferret Fact Service looks at one of the Conservative Party’s top election pledges.
Billionaires, lobbyists and a ‘dark money’ trust’: Who funds Scotland’s parties?
Billionaires, corporate lobbyists, a representative of King Charles, people with tax haven links, and a “dark money” trust are funding Scotland’s parties.
Independent candidate posts nearly 200 Facebook election ads including AI anti-migrant fakes
An independent MP candidate has spent thousands of pounds posting more Facebook advertisements than any other Scottish election hopeful this year.
Who is vying for your vote on Facebook?
The Ferret analysed information about paid advertising on social media, posted by candidates for Scottish constituencies in the upcoming general election.
Reform UK silent on candidate accused of calling Greta Thunberg ‘aspergers girl’
Reform UK candidates in Scotland include one who allegedly called Greta Thunberg “aspergers girl” and another who shared a post comparing Allah to the devil.
