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Michael Marra: “In 2015 Nicola Sturgeon said closing the attainment gap between the richest and the poorest pupils was her top priority…”

On the recordSeptember 27, 2026
In 2015 Nicola Sturgeon said closing the attainment gap between the richest and the poorest pupils was her top priority and appointed John Swinney to do it.
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Michael Marra
Scottish Labour

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Commenting on education priorities in Scotland.

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