Rennie responds to education statement

Responding to this afternoon’s education statement in the Scottish Parliament by Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville, Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said:

“This is a last-minute, crack-handled ruling that is no way to run a country.

“The Education Secretary treats councils like the enemy who are determined to cut teacher numbers. This approach is further undermining the relationship with local authorities who are desperately trying to grapple with significant cuts imposed by the SNP Government.

“If the Education Secretary wants to protect teacher numbers, she should probably fund them with a real increase in council funding.”

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