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Ten Scottish councils employ fewer teachers than in 2014

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BBC Scotland · 9 Dec 2015

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Teacher numbers were 50,717. Liz Smith said SNP promises were in tatters, citing thousands fewer teachers than in 2007.

People named: Angela Constance, Liz Smith, Larry Flanagan

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SNP promises in tatters.
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Ten Scottish councils employ fewer teachers than in 2014
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Official school census
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