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House of Commons
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House of Lords: Scots peers cost taxpayer £10m over five years
Scottish members of the House of Lords cost taxpayers nearly £10m over five years, with substantial expenses claimed by some who rarely attended, spoke, or voted.
Why do parties run ‘paper candidates’ in elections?
Ferret Fact Service explains the controversy around using 'paper candidates' in the general election.
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.
How did the ‘Elgin marbles’ end up in the UK?
A row has erupted over the ownership of the statues from the Parthenon in Athens on display in the British Museum.
Claim Scotland does not house refugees is False
Ferret Fact Service looks into a claim by Immigration minister Robert Jenrick about refugees in Scotland.
Fact check: Claims about Boris Johnson’s ‘partygate’ legal fees
Ferret Fact Service looks into claims about Boris Johnson's legal fees.
Claims about cost of royal family are Unsupported
Ferret Fact Service looks at claims about the cost of the monarchy.
Why is the deposit return scheme so controversial?
The deposit return scheme (DRS) is due to begin in Scotland on 16 August, but has led to…
What are 15 minute cities and why are they controversial?
Ferret Fact Service looks at a conspiracy about 15 minute cities raised in the UK parliament.