A strike by Scottish teachers due to take place in less than a fortnight can only be averted if ministers approve cuts to other areas, the education secretary has warned.
Shirley-Anne Somerville said there was “no separate pot of money” to fund an improved pay deal for school staff and that any fresh offer would involve diverting cash from other areas.
Thousands of children across Scotland are facing disruption to lessons later this month after teachers announced the first strike action for almost 40 years.
