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Nicola Sturgeon’s claim about ferries yard ‘is a lie’ - says Jim McColl

The businessman also disputed the First Minister’s claim about how many jobs were saved by the ferry contract

Insider UK · May 3, 2022

Jim McColl's admits key ferry statement not true as he accuses FM of lying

THE former owner of the shipyard embroiled in the ferries debacle has been pulled up for telling an untruth while accusing Nicola Sturgeon of lying.

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon accused of lying over claims SNP government saved 400 jobs at Fergusons

Business tycoon Jim McColl said it was untrue the shipyard would have closed if it wasn't nationalised by the SNP government in 2019.

Daily Record · May 3, 2022

Finance Secretary denies government rushed ferry plans for party conference

Kate Forbes also said she doubted Jim McColl's assertion that the ferries could cost £400m

Insider UK · Mar 28, 2022

Kate Forbes hits back at former shipyard owner over claims ferries were given 'for political purposes'

The Finance Secretary blasted Jim McColl saying if it weren't for the Scottish Government then the yard on the Clyde would have went into administration.

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2022

Sturgeon under pressure over claims botched ferry contracts were awarded to 'maximise publicity'

Former Ferguson yard owner Jim McColl claims contracts for two CalMac ferries were awarded in haste to coincide with the 2016 SNP conference

Insider UK · Mar 28, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon under pressure on claims botched ferry contracts awarded to 'maximise publicity'

Former Ferguson Yard owner Jim McColl has claimed the over budget contracts for two Cal Mac ferries were awarded in haste to time with an announcement at NIcola Sturgeon's first party conference as SNP leader.

Daily Record · Mar 27, 2022