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Scott Duffield

@scottduffield.bsky.social
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Senior Journalist BBC Politics 📺 ex STV News & BBC Scotland 🎥 Producer “Who is Nicholas Rossi?” on STV 📍 London 🏡 Glasgow/Taynuilt

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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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Defence Secretary John Healey resigns over military spending plans
Defence Secretary John Healey resigns over military spending plans
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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
A Number 10 spokesperson has said this evening: “The Labour Party has a process for challenging a leader and it has not been triggered. The Prime Minister will not walk away from the mandate he was given just two years ago to build a stronger, fairer Britain.”
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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
In her first interview since her husband, Peter Murrell, pled guilty to embezzling £400, 000 from the SNP the former FM said, 'I am not responsible for the crimes that my former husband committed and I'm not going to apologise for somebody else's crimes'. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
Scotland's former first minister is challenged by Laura Kuenssberg over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times struggles to hold back tears.
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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
cont… “The Labour Party has a process for challenging a leader and that has not been triggered. “The country expects us to get on with governing. That is what I am doing and what we must do as a Cabinet.”
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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
In full: The PM told Cabinet: “As I said yesterday, I take responsibility for these election results and I take responsibility for delivering the change we promised. “The past 48 hours have been destabilising for government and that has a real economic cost for our country and for families cont…
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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
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Sacked Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins giving evidence to MPs on Mandelson vetting row
It comes after Keir Starmer accused officials in the Foreign Office of deliberately withholding the fact Lord Mandelson initially failed security vetting.
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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The former top civil servant in FCDO said when he entered the Foreign Office he was briefed that the Cabinet Office had taken the position that there was “no need to vet Mandelson” because he was in the Lords & a member of the Privy council.
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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
It’s expected many leaders will dial in remotely. Sir Keir Starmer & Pres Macron will be there in person. Macron previously said the summit would discuss a “strictly defensive mission, separate from the warring parties to the conflict” with the goal of “restoring freedom of navigation”.
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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
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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
Overnight: Donald Trump has said he agrees to a proposed two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran if shipping is allowed to move through the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran and US agree to conditional two-week ceasefire and opening of Hormuz strait after Trump's threat - follow live
Pakistan says it will host talks between the two sides on Friday. Israel says it supports the ceasefire but it
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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
Wireless Festival cancelled after government stops Kanye West entering UK
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Wireless Festival cancelled after government stops Kanye West entering UK
Wireless Festival has been cancelled following the Home Office's decision to prevent headliner Kanye West from entering the UK, organiser Festival Republic said.
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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
The Conservative Party called on the government to refuse West a visa, arguing that "allowing someone with his track record to headline a major public event sends entirely the wrong message". The government is reviewing if West should be allowed to enter the UK.
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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Phil Rosenberg, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, said that the Wireless boss's statement "will not reassure many within the Jewish or other communities".
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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Yesterday, Wireless Festival managing director defended the decision to choose Kanye West as a headliner, encouraging people to offer the rapper "forgiveness".
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Wireless Festival boss defends decision over Kanye West appearance
Its managing director calls the rapper's past comments
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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
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Labour MPs threaten vote to show opposition to Mahmood's migration plans
Opponents are considering using parliamentary procedure to force a vote to highlight their concerns.
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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
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Keir Starmer warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy
The prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in response to turbulence in the Middle East.
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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
The PM said he understood people's anxiety and that his government was "assessing the risks, monitoring and talking to our international partners" about reducing the "impact on people here".
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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
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Partner of Labour MP arrested on suspicion of spying for China
The Met Police says three men are suspected of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.
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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
The men, aged 39, 43 and 68, were arrested in London and Wales as part of a counter-terrorism policing investigation under the National Security Act, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
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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
MORE: The President went on to say: "The UK has been very, very uncooperative with that stupid island [Diego Garcia] they have" President Trump went on to criticise the UK's policies on energy and immigration
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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
Harry Cole’s full write up of his interview with the US President ⬇️ The Sun: Keir is pandering to Muslim voters, blasts Trump as war of words escalates
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Keir is pandering to Muslim voters, blasts Trump as war of words escalates
DONALD Trump has suggested Keir Starmer is pandering to Muslim voters by not backing his war against Iran — warning Britain is “not such a recognisable country” anymore. In an astonishing broadside…
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Scott Duffield @scottduffield.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Darren Jones said: “I understand the President has not been satisfied with the fact we were not involved in the first wave of strikes in Iran”.
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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.
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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 · 02/03/2026
The Home Secretary embarked on a fact finding mission in Copenhagen last week to see the impact of tougher immigration measures introduced by Labour’s sister party ‘Social Democrats’ Shabana Mahmood was joined by journalists including my BBC colleague Iain Watson. Read more ⬇️
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Shabana Mahmood to announce asylum system changes to take effect
From Monday, asylum seekers granted refugee status in the UK will be offered only temporary protection.
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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
The PM said: “The only way to stop the threat is to destroy the missiles at source […]” “The United States has requested permission to use British bases for that specific and limited defensive purpose.” “We have taken the decision to accept this request.”
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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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