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Sir Tom Stoppard demands protection for language teaching

The playwright has added his voice to those lobbying MSPs to protect funding for lesser-taught languages. Video extra: Stoppard joins Holyrood protest

Oscar-winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has handed in a petition at Holyrood demanding protected funds for the promotion of "vulnerable" modern languages at Scottish universities.