Scottish education crisis: Phillipson slams SNP mismanagement
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches scathing attack on SNP's record in Scotland, accusing nationalists of failing students and teachers amid growing educational disparities.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches scathing attack on SNP's record in Scotland, accusing nationalists of failing students and teachers amid growing educational disparities.
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson declares a future Labour government would strip the SNP of its control of Scotland's education system, citing years of failure and declining standards.
Labour's Shadow Education Secretary accuses the SNP of failing Scottish pupils and calls for immediate focus on falling standards and child poverty, shifting blame from constitutional debates.
Dramatic scenes at Holyrood as Scottish Conservative MSPs storm out of parliament after SNP Minister refuses to apologise for branding pro-UK politicians 'traitors' to Scotland.
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross announces he will not stand for re-election to Holyrood, joining a growing exodus of senior Tory MSPs ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's governance is in a state of paralysis, with the SNP facing mounting pressure over policy failures and constitutional stagnation. Stephen Daisley's damning indictment demands urgent ministerial accountability.
Scottish Government Minister Jamie Hepburn has abruptly resigned from his post after being accused of assaulting Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross. The shock resignation sends shockwaves through Holyrood amid ongoing political tensions.
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross launches a scathing attack on First Minister John Swinney, accusing him of evading accountability on key government policies and failing the Scottish people in a fiery First Minister's Questions session.
Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance is under investigation for a potential breach of ministerial rules after contacting a public body about a constituent's case, raising questions about propriety in the Scottish Government.
Exclusive analysis reveals the Scottish Parliament is spending disproportionate time on international affairs like Palestine while domestic crises in Perthshire, Paisley and across Scotland demand urgent attention. Critics question Holyrood's misplaced pr
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The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
First Minister John Swinney delivered a blistering, Braveheart-inspired retort to Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross during a heated First Minister's Questions, defending the SNP's record and accusing opponents of 'gutter politics'.
Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.
First Minister John Swinney faces intense criticism for prioritising a symbolic vote on Palestinian statehood over addressing Scotland's domestic emergencies in healthcare, education, and the economy.
Exclusive analysis reveals Scotland's population growth has hit a historic low, with record net migration losses to England and Wales. Experts point to UK immigration policies and the cost-of-living crisis as key drivers.
Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.
The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.
In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.
Gillian Keegan delivers a stark warning as new data shows white working-class children have the lowest attainment rates in England, branding the situation a 'real injustice' that must be urgently addressed.
An in-depth investigation reveals the alarming gaps in the UK's flagship T-Level qualifications. Despite being touted as the gold standard for technical education, students and employers report critical shortcomings in maths, English, and essential skills
Scotland's largest teaching union, the SSTA, is preparing to ballot its members on industrial action after rejecting the Scottish Government's latest pay offer, raising the spectre of widespread school disruptions.
Teaching unions in Scotland call for emergency negotiations with Scottish Government as pay dispute threatens further disruption to schools.
A magnificent 19th-century Scottish castle with its own private railway station, servants' quarters, and extensive stables has hit the market for a staggering £15 million. Discover this unique piece of heritage.
Arsenal and Scotland defender Kieran Tierney opens up about his emotional connection to Celtic and potential future return, sending shockwaves through the Scottish football scene.
New figures reveal Scotland's GDP grew faster than the UK's in 2023, fuelling fresh economic arguments in the independence debate.
Exclusive: The Trump administration's latest budget proposal guts federal education funding, redirecting billions from public schools to private institutions and parent vouchers, sparking a fierce political battle.
A damning new report accuses the Scottish Parliament of fostering a culture of arrogance and stifling debate. Critics demand urgent reform to curb Holyrood's power and restore proper scrutiny, as the institution faces its biggest crisis of confidence sinc