This member of the so called Scottish executive is doing as London tells him. He and his London Nu-Labour are interfering in Scottish education , and have tried for months now to blackmail Scottish teachers into accepting pathetic new exam standards, longer working hours, less benefits and NO extra cash for Schools.

Teachers I have spoken to have said the deal is a shambles and that although they regret the idea they will strike if need be as its in the long term interests of ALL pupils. If they tow Londons line they feel they'll be short changed both professionally and personally.