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Analysis: Scottish Elections - Children central to play for power

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The contest for control of the Scottish Executive is under way and the polls are suggesting the Scottish National Party may topple the current Labour-dominated coalition. Cathy Wallace examines what the main parties have planned for the nation's children.

The battle for Scotland is on. The future of the Labour and LiberalDemocrat coalition that has controlled the Scottish Executive since itscreation is now in doubt with the pro-independence Scottish NationalParty leading in the polls.

The loss of power in Scotland on 3 May would be a serious blow to Labourso the political propaganda machines are already working overtime aheadof the 3 May election.

But the good news for children is that nearly all the parties have puteducation, young people and families at the forefront of theirmanifestos. In fact, it's right up there with hot topics such as climatechange, nuclear disarmament and, of course, Scottish independence.

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