Sides in teacher pay talks 'some distance apart' - education secretary

The Scottish education secretary says the sides in the teachers pay negotiations are still "some distance apart".

Last-ditch talks between unions and Scottish government officials held on Monday failed to prevent strike action.

Further walkouts will take place at Scottish secondary schools on Wednesday.

Shirley-Anne Somerville told the BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme that talks had been constructive, but the current pay demands were "simply unaffordable".

10 January 2023