Secondary school pupils to return after Easter break

Apr 6, 2021

Good afternoon,

This is afternoon update from The Scotsman.

Tonight a Scottish Government minister attempting to hold his seat for the first time will headline Tuesday’s fourth Scottish election hustings as The Scotsman moves to the crucial battleground of Glasgow.

Watch it live at 6:30pm here.

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