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Rebecca McCurdy

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Rebecca McCurdy

@_RebeccaMcCurdy

Deputy Political Editor @heraldscotland [email protected]

Glasgow, Scotland

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Joined September 2009

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Rebecca McCurdy
@_RebeccaMcCurdy
Dec 15, 2025
Some news... Delighted to say I have been appointed Deputy Political Editor at @heraldscotland. It's such a privilege to do this job and with a big year ahead in Holyrood, I'm excited to work with @andrewlearmonth and @HeraldPols team to shape our coverage.
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Rebecca McCurdy
@_RebeccaMcCurdy
Sep 24, 2025
🔴 New in the Sandie Peggie v NHS Fife tribunal - the Scottish Government has been accused of a 'state cover-up' after almost completely redacted documents relating to a conflict of interest with Dr Beth Upton's legal representation were released.
Sandie Peggie latest: FOI exemptions used for 'state cover-up' in NHS Fife case
From heraldscotland.com
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Rebecca McCurdy
@_RebeccaMcCurdy
Aug 21, 2025
There has been a new intervention in the Sandie Peggie vs NHS Fife employment tribunal, this time warning references to the sexuality of Ms Peggie's daughter could be 'discriminatory'. Story for @heraldscotland 👇
NHS Fife tribunal warned of 'discriminatory' remarks on Sandie Peggie's daughter
From heraldscotland.com
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Rebecca McCurdy
@_RebeccaMcCurdy
Oct 15, 2025
EXC: Complaints against the National Library of Scotland's decision to withdraw The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht from its centenary exhibition have been upheld. The review describes the Library's actions as "inadequate". Full details @heraldscotland ⬇️
Complaints against National Library's gender critical book ban upheld by advocates
From heraldscotland.com
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Rebecca McCurdy
@_RebeccaMcCurdy
Jul 22, 2025
John Swinney must "come out of hiding" and sack the board of NHS Fife, @murdo_fraser tells me as he arrives in support of the Sandie Peggie tribunal in Dundee.
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Rebecca McCurdy
@_RebeccaMcCurdy
Jul 25, 2025
Spent the morning trawling through forensic IT reports from the Sandie Peggie v NHS Fife employment tribunal. Revealing exclusive details around Dr Upton's notes relating to the Christmas Eve incident and patient safety concerns. @heraldscotland 👇🏻 heraldscotland.com/news/25341258.…
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Rebecca McCurdy
@_RebeccaMcCurdy
Oct 18, 2025
EXC: The National Library of Scotland faces calls to discipline staff who used 'threatening' tactics to prevent The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht being featured in a centenary exhibition. @heraldscotland ⬇️
Disciplinary action 'must be taken by National Library' in gender book ban
From heraldscotland.com
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Rebecca McCurdy
@_RebeccaMcCurdy
Sep 17, 2025
I asked the Central Legal Office, who appointed NHS Fife's legal team in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal, five key questions relating to legal costs. @heraldscotland's FOI was rejected. Here's why it has been refused 👇🏻.
NHS Fife refuse to reveal breakdown of legal team's hourly rate in Peggie tribunal
From heraldscotland.com
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Rebecca McCurdy
@_RebeccaMcCurdy
Oct 15, 2025
I challenged the NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) for refusing to reveal a breakdown in costs in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal. After arguing it was in the public interest, the public body agreed and have released more info for the first time. Link below👇
The Herald
@heraldscotland
Oct 15, 2025
EXCLUSIVE Health chiefs agree to release breakdown of legal fees in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal following a Freedom of Information challenge by The Herald 👇
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Rebecca McCurdy
@_RebeccaMcCurdy
Feb 21, 2025
WASPI protesters outside the SEC for Scottish Labour conference. "This is not the Labour we grew up with," they shout as the demand compensation.
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Rebecca McCurdy
@_RebeccaMcCurdy
Sep 19, 2025
There's more developments with NHS Fife in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal... @heraldscotland.
Sandie Peggie latest: New information refused in NHS Fife employment tribunal
From heraldscotland.com
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Rebecca McCurdy
@_RebeccaMcCurdy
Jul 24, 2025
Significant developments in the Sandie Peggie v NHS Fife tribunal today. Major disagreement taking place between Jane Russell KC and Naomi Cunningham over pronouns. Live updates @heraldscotland 👇 heraldscotland.com/news/25337184.…
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Rebecca McCurdy
@_RebeccaMcCurdy
Sep 1, 2025
Following the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal? Here's what Naomi Cunningham has argued on behalf of the nurse so far. @heraldscotland.
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Rebecca McCurdy
@_RebeccaMcCurdy
Mar 22, 2022
Excited to day I'll be starting a new (dream) job @PA as Political Reporter in Holyrood in a few weeks. Can't wait to get started on the new challenge 🚨✨️