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Humza Yousaf
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How Scotland became a ‘culture war’ lightning rod
Hate crime laws, ‘illegal prayers,’ and even chickens — what makes Scotland a global lightning rod in the 'culture war'?
Far right community councillor condemned for comments about black Britons
David Gardner, the treasurer of Forfar Community Council, made the comments in videos posted on Homeland’s social media channels.
Claim that Humza Yousaf knew of Hamas attacks before the public is Unsupported
Ferret Fact Service looks into a YouTube video claiming that Humza Yousaf knew about the Hamas-led attacks in Israel in October 2023 before the general public.
Scottish Government agency still giving grants to arms firms supplying Israel
A Scottish Government agency has given hundreds of thousands of pounds of taxpayer money to arms companies supplying Israel since it began its bombardment of Gaza.
What does Scotland’s new hate crime change?
Ferret Fact Service looks at the changes in the new hate crime law.
Revealed: the salmon industry’s ‘outrageous’ lobbying
The salmon farming industry has been privately lobbied the Scottish Government for regulations to be relaxed, consents to be streamlined and other changes.
Reform UK suspends Scots candidates for ‘vile and offensive’ remarks
Reform UK has suspended two Scottish general election candidates after a Ferret investigation uncovered their controversial comments.
Claim more than 12,000 died before ambulance could reach hospital in 2023 is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about people who had an ambulance called for them but died before reaching hospital.
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.