Will he step in and save these teachers' jobs and protect young people’s education?
At his first First Minister's Questions, John Swinney was pressed by Douglas Ross and Anas Sarwar to stop Glasgow's planned axing of 450 teachers; he blamed UK austerity for pressure on public finances.
GlasgowPeople named: John Swinney, Douglas Ross, Anas Sarwar
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Will he step in and save these teachers' jobs and protect young people’s education?
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- John Swinney challenged over teacher cuts in Glasgow
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- 24 Sept 2026
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