Meghan Gallacher (born 1992) is a Scottish Conservative MSP for Central Scotland (since 2021) and a councillor for Motherwell West (since 2017).
England is introducing a cap on branded school uniform items from September, limiting items to three with a logo plus a tie for secondary schools. Government says the change will lower costs for families, while schools and suppliers caution on demand. Community swap shops and second‑hand schemes are expanding to fill gaps.
Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan has sparked wide criticism for saying rape is a “spectrum of things,” arguing there is no hierarchy of rape. The remarks were made in a podcast last year and have resurfaced to draw political and survivor-group condemnation. The MSP has apologised, saying the comments were misrepresented and taken out of context.
As temperatures surge across the UK and Europe, schools face red heat warnings. Authorities urge adaptive measures from headteachers, including flexible timings, ventilation, hydration, and possible early closures. The debate over whether to close schools or keep them open intensifies as unions demand better climate-ready infrastructure.