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Scotland’s new free school bag scheme for every primary one pupil is sparking controversy — hailed as a bold step against child poverty, but criticized for lacking cost transparency and being more PR stunt than policy. Designed with kids in mind, the eco-friendly bags will include space for drawings, but officials won’t reveal the price tag until designs are finalized. Critics call it wasteful and distracting from deeper education issues like staffing shortages and falling standards. The government insists it’s a vital investment to level the playing field, aiming to hand out nearly 50,000 bags next year — even as opposition parties demand accountability and smarter spending.

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