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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

BREAK: John Healey has resigned as Defence Secretary. In a letter to the PM he says “you have been unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats”.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

NEW: Andy Burnham confirms on BBC Question Time he would join a leadership race & challenge Sir Keir Starmer Burnham said: “I think Wes Streeting seems to have launched a leadership contest, so if that is running, I would seek to join it.”

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

BBC EXCLUSIVE: Nicola Sturgeon tells Laura Kuenssberg she is 'serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit'. 📺 Watch the full interview now on BBC One, iPlayer & YouTube

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

BREAK: The Prime Minister has told the Cabinet he will get on with governing in the face of growing calls for him to resign. He said: “The past 48 hours have been destabilising for government … The Labour Party has a process for challenging a leader and that has not been triggered”.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The Prime Minister’s spokesman has said he rejects Sir Olly Robbins’ assertion that Downing Street had had a “dismissive attitude” towards Lord Mandelson’s vetting clearance. Asked by reporters, the spokesperson said “No, I reject that characterisation”.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Sir Olly Robbins says he felt there was a “generally dismissive attitude” to Mandelson’s vetting from No 10 and the FCDO was “under constant pressure” to complete the process.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

BREAK: The Prime Minister & President Macron will co-host a summit in Paris this Friday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz Downing St Spokesperson said: “The summit will advance work towards a coordinated, independent, multinational plan to safeguard international shipping once the conflict ends.”

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The Defence Secretary has said three Russian submarines carried out a "covert" operation in the Atlantic lasting longer than a month. John Healey said he deployed a warship & aircraft in response to monitor the vessels. There is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the ceasefire agreed overnight and announced that he is travelling to the Gulf today. The Prime Minister will meet “regional leaders” on his visit. He said the UK would “do all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire”.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Wes Streeting tells BBC Breakfast Kanye West should not be allowed to perform at Wireless Festival and its organisers have committed a “terrible error of judgment”.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Downing Street has welcomed Donald Trump’s announcement. A Downing Street spokesperson said “any reports of productive talks are welcome. We have always said a swift resolution to the war is in the global interest and the Strait of Hormuz specifically needs to be re-opened”.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

NEW: President Trump has said the US and Iran have had "very good and productive" talks in recent days "regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities". Trump says the US will "postpone any and all military strikes" on Iranian power plants for a five day period

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

The Prime Minister has said he is "asking for every lever that's available to the Government to deal with the cost of living to be discussed at Cobra" this afternoon. Sir Keir Starmer said his government is "doing everything we possibly can" to tackle the cost of living.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Labour MPs opposed to the government's immigration reforms are threatening to expose the party's divisions by forcing a symbolic vote in Parliament unless ministers back down. Story by Iain Watson

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The first wave of files related to the appointment of Lord Mandelson as British Ambassador to the US will be published today We expect Chief Secretary to the PM to make a statement in the Commons after PMQs Further sets of files will be published - today is only the start

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Sir Keir Starmer has warned the longer the Iran conflict lasts, the more likely it is that there will be an effect on the economy.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The BBC has been told the partner of a Labour MP has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

President Trump has told reporters he is "not happy with the UK". Speaking in the Oval Office the President said: "This is not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with."

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Responding to this, the Chief Secretary to the PM told BBC Breakfast: “Our relationship with the US is important, it has been for a long time and will be for a long time in the future.”

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

President Trump has told The Sun that Sir Keir Starmer has “not been helpful” in the US-Israel war on Iran. According to the paper, the US President praised other allied nations saying “France has been great. They’ve all been great. The UK has been much different from others”.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Sir Keir Starmer has told MPs that the government "does not believe in regime change from the skies", putting him at odds with President Trump over the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

bbc.co.uk

Starmer criticises Trump over Iran strikes, as he defends UK position

The PM told MPs that Trump had expressed his disagreement with the decision not to get involved in the initial strikes.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

NEW: Refugee status in the UK will become temporary and will be reviewed every 30 months 🔹Refugee status will be renewed for those who still face danger in their home country. 🔹Those whose country has now become safe will be expected to return home.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

The E3 Leaders have issued a joint statement calling on Iran “to stop these reckless attacks immediately”. The leaders said “We will take steps to defend our interests and those of our allies in the region, potentially through enabling necessary and proportionate defensive action”.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

BREAK: UK to allow the US to take defensive action from British military bases Sir Keir Starmer made the announcement in a video posted on X.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

A busy night producing BBC News live coverage of the Gorton & Denton by-election. And then a very quick trip to MediaCity to produce a piece with Jack Fenwick for BBC Breakfast

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

The Green Party have won their first ever Westminster by-election The Greens achieved a swing of over 26% to take the seat - Labour were pushed into third place behind Reform UK

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

UPDATE: The UK government has said there is “no pause” in its Chagos deal. This is despite a Foreign Office Minister’s comments in the Commons during an Urgent Question

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

A Foreign Office Minister has said the UK is "pausing" the process of confirming in law the deal to hand over control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while talks happen with the United States.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The Commons Speaker has confirmed he gave information about Lord Mandelson to the Metropolitan Police, after the peer's lawyers complained about the force's decision to arrest him on Monday.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Lord Mandelson has been released on bail, pending further investigation. The BBC saw Lord Mandelson returning to his London home at 02:00 GMT.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

BREAK: Lord Mandelson has been arrested “on suspicion of misconduct in public office”. A Met Police spokesperson said, a 72 year old man "was arrested at an address in Camden on Monday, 23 February and has been taken to a London police station for interview.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

The first set of the “Mandelson Files” documents will be published in early March by the Government These are the files related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK Ambassador to the US

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Liberal Democrats will use their Opposition Day Debate tomorrow to discuss Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former role as Trade Envoy The party say “we must be able to debate this fully without fear or favour, while not prejudicing the ongoing police investigation”.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Tories vow to lower interest on some student loans Shadow Education Secretary - Laura Trott - said she would close 100,000 university places to alleviate debt and fund apprenticeships.

bbc.co.uk

Tories vow cuts to student loan interest repayments

Kemi Badenoch says graduates feel 'stitched up' as she promises to cut Plan 2 loan interest charges.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

NEW: BBC understands Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

BBC EXCLUSIVE: Dame Antonia Romeo has been appointed as Cabinet Secretary - the UK's top civil servant (via @joepike.bsky.social)

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

FCDO spokesperson: “The deal to secure the joint UK-US military base on Diego Garcia military is crucial to the security of the UK and our key allies & to keeping the British people safe. The agreement we have reached is the only way to guarantee the long-term future of this vital military base”

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

BREAK: President Trump has said the UK is making “a big mistake” with its Chagos Islands deal The President has said on Truth Social: “DO NOT GIVE AWAY DIEGO GARCIA!”

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

NEW: The BBC has seen documents that show several people made allegations a decade ago about the conduct of Dame Antonia Romeo, the senior civil servant who is now frontrunner to become the Cabinet Secretary.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Nigel Farage has set out some of his senior team at Reform UK: 🔹 Richard Tice MP - Deputy Leader and Business, Trade & Energy Spokesman 🔹 Robert Jenrick MP - Treasury Spokesman 🔹 Zia Yusuf - Home Affairs Spokesman 🔹 Suella Braverman MP - Education & Skills and Equalities Spokeswoman

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

A MHCLG spokesperson said: “Following legal advice, the Government has withdrawn its original decision to postpone 30 local elections in May. “Providing certainty to councils about their local elections is now the most crucial thing and all local elections will now go ahead in May 2026.”

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

BREAK: The government has abandoned plans to delay 30 council elections following legal advice.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The Prime Minister has ordered the Cabinet Office to investigate claims that Labour Together commissioned a report to investigate the background of a journalist. The group paid APCO Worldwide £30k to "investigate the sourcing, funding and origins" of a Sunday Times story about the Think Tank.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

NEW: The former SNP chief executive - Peter Murrell - is facing a charge of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a period of more than 12 years, it has emerged. He is accused of illicitly purchasing items including luxury goods, jewellery, cosmetics, two cars and a motorhome.

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

NEW: The High Court has ruled that the ban of Palestine Action under terrorism legislation is unlawful - but the ban remains in place for now

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

NEW: The UK's most senior civil servant, Sir Chris Wormald, is to stand down "by mutual agreement" with the Prime Minister He was appointed by Sir Keir Starmer in December 2024

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