Boris Johnson didn’t say this quote about Scotland – it’s a parody
Scandalous quotes about Scotland attributed to Boris Johnson were actually from a parody article. Read
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Scotland
Fact checks of direct relevance and specifically about matters of national importance in Scotland
Economy, Business & Finance
Would an independent Scotland have to keep the pound and cut public spending?
A report commissioned by the Scottish National Party recommends that an independent Scotland should not immediately change its currency from the pound. Read
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How many countries allow parents to smack children?
A small group of countries in Europe, including the UK, do not have an outright ban on parents smacking children. Read
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Are fewer parents smacking their children?
Research suggests fewer parents are smacking their children in the UK and many other countries. Read
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Has the SNP ever been fined for election spending mistakes?
The Electoral Commission told us it has never issued the Scottish National Party with any kind of fine or sanction. Read
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Europe
EU membership: Spain vs Scotland
It’s often assumed that Spain, with one eye on the independence movement in Catalonia, would stop an independent Scotland from joining the EU. Would it? Read
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A second independence referendum: what does Scotland think?
Polls suggest that the gap between those who are for and against independence has narrowed since the referendum in 2014. But the picture is more mixed on whether there should be another referendum in Read
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Education
Is educational attainment in Scotland at record levels?
Figures on attainment in Scotland depend on which measure you prefer to look at. Read
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Has the Scottish Government budget increased or decreased since 2010?
Panelists on this week's Question Time clashed over the Scottish Government budget. Read
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How likely is a second Scottish independence referendum?
Opinion polls show more people are against a second referendum on independence than are for it. Read
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Evidence you can rely on
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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