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Scottish independence
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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.
For Fact’s Sake podcast: How can online investigators expose Israel-Gaza propaganda?
On this week's podcast we look at the way openly available information is being used and misused in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Claim Thatcher said SNP Westminster majority would be mandate for independence is Unsupported
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim about Margaret Thatcher and Scottish independence.
Timeline: The SNP finances controversy
A look at the timeline of events in the row over the SNP's finances.
Claim officers dug up Nicola Sturgeon’s garden in police search is False
Ferret Fact Service looks at claims that police dug up the back garden of Nicola Sturgeon's house during Peter Murrell's arrest.
FFS Explains: Humza Yousaf’s polling challenge
Ferret Fact Service looks at the polling on issues which may define Humza Yousaf's time in charge.
Claim the Scottish Government budget is effectively fixed is Half True
Ferret Fact Service looks at a claim by the first minister that Scotland's budget is 'effectively fixed'.
Claim national insurance payments show independent Scotland could ‘more than afford’ pensions bill is Mostly False
Ferret Fact Service looks into a claim about national insurance and pensions in an independent Scotland.
Claim treasury secretary said pensions would be paid by UK after independence is False
The SNP’s Westminster leader Ian Blackford made a claim about pensions during media interviews about an independent Scotland.
