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Scottish parents have called for a well-funded national body to fight their corner on education policy. The Scottish Parent Councils Association says there is a need for an organisation with clout to debate budget cuts and school closures.

Plus: Is Scottish Labour right to call for a referendum on independence?

Wendy Alexander has said she will not quit as Scottish Labour Leader over her call for an early referendum on Scottish independence. Her comments came after Gordon Brown earlier failed to explicitly support her stance during question time at the House of Commons. Rivals say Ms Alexander's position is untenable; but she insists she has support from party colleagues.

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