The NationalMedia coverage · 27 Jan 2023This is an unnecessary and unwanted attack and intervention on our democratic mandate
COSLA leaders said they would seek legal advice after the First Minister announced the government would stop councils cutting teacher numbers, calling the move an 'unwanted attack' on their mandate.
COSLAPeople named: Nicola Sturgeon, Katie Hagmann, Tony Buchanan
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This is an unnecessary and unwanted attack and intervention on our democratic mandate
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- Cosla 'seeks legal advice' after Nicola Sturgeon teachers intervention
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- 24 Sept 2026
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