Last week a Scottish government official leaked word to the press about a funding deal for Scottish Opera. “The deal would see the cash-strapped company given a final £5m bailout on condition that it overhauls its working practices, making chorus members part-time and relinquishing the running of its base in Glasgow, the Theatre Royal. The leak angered Scottish Opera officials and the proposal dismayed the arts community. The first minister was accused of having a hand in the story.” And now the leak itself has turned into a story…