The Latest Breaking News from ShirleyAnne Somerville

Minister accused of ‘inaction’ as Scottish teachers continue strike action

Scottish Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has said the 10% demand from unions is unaffordable.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon calls for ‘compromise on both sides’ to end pay dispute with teachers

Teaching unions Scotland began a rolling 16-day programme of strike action on Monday in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.

Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023

Sturgeon calls for ‘compromise on both sides’ to end teachers’ pay dispute

The First Minister spoke out as a fresh wave of industrial action in Scotland’s schools got underway.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

Teacher strikes to go ahead across Scotland next week as no new pay offer made

The Scottish government has branded the union's demands as unaffordable after they rejected a 7% pay rise.

Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023

Scotland teachers strike explained as schools to close during two-day walkout

Here's what to know about the latest industrial action.

Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023

Edinburgh teacher strikes to go ahead this week unless last-ditch offer accepted

Both primary and secondary schools in the capital are set to close this week unless a last-minute agreement is struck between Scottish Government officials and teaching unions

Edinburgh Live · Jan 9, 2023

Last-ditch talks taking place to avoid teacher strikes

Staff are preparing to walkout of primary schools on Tuesday and secondary schools the day after

Insider UK · Jan 9, 2023

Last-ditch talks to take place in bid to avoid teacher strikes

Negotiations between unions and the Scottish Government will take place on Monday ahead of planned strikes on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023

Shirley-Anne Somerville: There is scope for compromise in dispute with teachers

The Education Secretary spoke after ‘constructive and helpful’ talks with the teaching unions on Friday.

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

Delay in expanding free school meals to all Scots primary pupils branded 'shameful'

SNP ministers had previously pledged that all primary pupils would be offered free school meals by the end of 2022.

Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022