The waiting is over – thousands of school pupils across Scotland have their results. It’s the first time any of them have ever sat a formal exam and the vast majority have been rewarded with passes at grades A to C.
The Scottish Government insists progress is being made on closing the attainment gap, but opposition parties say young people from the poorest backgrounds are being let down.
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