Rebecca McCurdy
Deputy Political Editor, The Herald.
📧rebecca.mccurdy@heraldandtimes.co.uk.
www.heraldscotland.com
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy'It’s huge chaos, it’s turmoil and completely unacceptable for 21st century Scotland' Richard Meade, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations chief exec, speaks to The Herald about what being homeless currently looks like www.heraldscotland.com/news/2578268... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy'Our lives have just halted' Mark and Michelle Sneddon, parents of Isla Sneddon, who died aged 17 in March 2025 after her cancer referral was downgraded from urgent to routine because of her young age www.heraldscotland.com/news/2578451... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social 𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖: 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyIncome tax, business relief, the NHS and council tax. Deputy Political Editor @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social has everything you need to know from a busy Budget day www.heraldscotland.com/news...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyThe Herald, alongside 23 leading anti-poverty charities, called for the Scottish Child Payment to be increased. Follow LIVE coverage of the Scottish budget: www.heraldscotland.com/news... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyOn Scottish Budget day, give the new Herald Politics TikTok account a follow HERE: www.tiktok.com/@heraldpolitics Follow LIVE coverage in our blog: www.heraldscotland.com/news... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social @kathleennutt.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyI spoke to @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social for this piece on social care in Scotland. I raised some of the very serious cases @workersupportc.bsky.social has seen in 2025-care workers who have become displaced overnight then faced huge barriers to re-employment. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2571006...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdywww.heraldscotland.com/news/2569677... “When the system is so overloaded because it is the only option, those children who do need that response cannot get to it quick enough.” @margl24.bsky.social spoke to @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social at @heraldscotland.bsky.social about CAMHS waiting times.
- Some news... Delighted to share that I have been appointed Deputy Political Editor @heraldscotland.bsky.social. It's such a privilege to do this job and I'm excited to help shape our coverage heading into a big year for Holyrood.
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyPeter Capaldi this week called @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social's piece on child poverty 'one of the most moving, if I may say, that I have read about this issue'. Read it HERE: www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol... Vote for it to win a Making a Difference award at the link in the comments below 👇
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyPeter Capaldi says The Herald reporter @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social's story is the most moving article he’s read on child poverty, and until 5pm you can vote for the campaign to win an award www.heraldscotland.com/news...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyThe Thick of It and Doctor Who star said: "Your article is one of the most moving that I have read about this issue so I think people should definitely vote for it" www.heraldscotland.com/news... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy'John Swinney had the Holyrood election on his mind when he pledged walk-in GP appointments at SNP conference. But will it be a gift for his opponents?' || @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyIncreased defence spending has led to a "myth" about job boosts, while turbocharging the "existential threat" of climate change, experts have told The Herald www.heraldscotland.com/news... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy'Good people cross the sea to be here, be active in the community, live our lives, work and study and do normal activities' A resident at a Glasgow homeless shelter speaks to @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy'I spent the night to understand what it is like for asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants who have turned to the city for help' @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social spends a night in a Glasgow homeless shelter www.heraldscotland.com/news...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy'I will never understand the conditions in his home country that have made him so terrified, but his pain radiates from his body, and I believe him' www.heraldscotland.com/news... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyEXCLUSIVE A third of Scottish Labour MPs now back rebel amendment against welfare reforms 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy'What if, behind the scenes, there is another figure being primed for leadership? I put it to you that there is' 👀 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2522535... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy@rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social is essentially right about this, there were no winners from this "debate" and only losers - the constituents voting on Thursday. Nobody willing to defend their record or, in Lambie's case, even their party's stated positions.
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyHunger has a devastating impact on children's ability to focus & concentrate in addition to the impacts of stigma and shame. Tackling food hunger in schools remains a key campaign priority for NASUWT. @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2518770...
- Isla Sneddon, 17, died in March after a six month battle with cancer. Her referral had been downgraded from urgent because of her age despite complaining of painful breast lumps from aged 14. Story @heraldscotland.bsky.social. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2518230...
- Isla's Law, a petition demanding 'dangerous delays' to paediatric care are urgently reviewed, has been launched. Petition here: www.change.org/p/isla-s-law...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy'We are at risk of making the lives of trans people almost unlivable' Nicola Sturgeon has refused to apologise to gender critics. Full story from @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social: heraldscotland.com/news/25140280.
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyEXCLUSIVE: SNP accused of 'stitch up' as candidate removed from ballot👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513921... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social @joshpizpom.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyThe Herald, backed by 23 leading charities, has urged Sir Keir Starmer to scrap the two-child benefit cap heraldscotland.com/news/2512587... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social (4/7)
- Hugely proud of this front page. The child poverty series becomes more than a series today as we call on @johnswinney.bsky.social to increase the Scottish Child Payment, giving a voice to the children in hardship. 23 charities join with us. It's time for action.
- 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 The Herald has teamed up with 23 of the country's leading children and anti-poverty charities to call for the Scottish Child Payment to be increased to £40 per week heraldscotland.com/news/2512502...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy📢 John Swinney urged to act on child poverty. Fife Gingerbread joins @heraldscotland + 23 charities calling to raise the Scottish Child Payment to £40. 💬 Our CEO: “Brave, decisive leadership is needed to change the future for children in poverty.” 🔗 trib.al/DOd9xBA
- 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 The Herald has teamed up with 23 of the country's leading children and anti-poverty charities to call for the Scottish Child Payment to be increased to £40 per week heraldscotland.com/news/2512502...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdySpeaking about rising child poverty, an emotional John Swinney tells The Herald that "I do find it difficult to handle" 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2512419... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social 𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖: 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyMy brilliant colleague @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social is leading a series on child poverty for @heraldscotland.bsky.social and you should definitely check it out.
- Child poverty experts want the Scottish Govt to increase the (very successful) Scottish Child Payment in order to lift more kids out of poverty. John Swinney says that might "reduce the incentive to actually enter the labour market." www.heraldscotland.com/news/2512174...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy'I know how lucky I am to have escaped a cycle that can feel impossible to break away from. But there is always a feeling of wondering when the penny will drop.' A powerful piece of writing from our own @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyNew figures reveal 80,000 children in Scotland are living in very deep poverty — the highest level in a generation. Story by @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2511535...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyHere's a look at what we've been covering on day four of our in-depth series on Scotland's prisons. 👇 How the Lilias Centre has helped one prisoner turn things around. heraldscotland.com/politics/250... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social (1/5)
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View full threadReposted by Rebecca McCurdyThe Lilias Centre is hailed as a game changer for rehabilitating female prisoners. But if it's so successful, why are there empty beds? heraldscotland.com/news/2505651... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social (4/5)
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy'This prison is the best thing to ever happen to me' www.heraldscotland.com/politics/250... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy"After spending the day behind the scenes of a women's prison hailed as 'game changing', I am left wondering how successful it is" www.heraldscotland.com/news/2505651... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyDay 3 in our series investigating what's going on in Scotland's prisons also sees @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social probe what rehab is on offer to prisoners and where it falls short. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2505504...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyA preview of The Herald's new in-depth series on the overcrowding crisis in Scotland's prisons. Find out more HERE: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2504560... @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social @kathleennutt.bsky.social @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
- SNP ministers have missed the interim target to reduce relative child poverty to 18%. It casts more doubt on whether the Scottish Government's 2030 target of 10% will be met. Story @heraldscotland.bsky.social. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2504195...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy'There is definitely still a stigma towards Gypsy Travellers in Scotland' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2499160... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- EXC: Private school warned by ministers over additional support needs 'terminology' Regulators have told the Edinburgh school to review language used by staff. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494293...
- Private schools in Scotland are now subjected to 20% VAT. Exclusive @heraldscotland.bsky.social figures show whether state schools in Edinburgh are being flooded with pupils making the switch. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2494254...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdySpat on, attacked, humiliated, betrayed by government & terrified of the future: inside the brutalised lives of our disabled community My @heraldscotland.bsky.social Big Read comes with a content warning as it’s deeply distressing This demands your attention www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493865...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy'I think for someone like that, who is used to being very independent and not have a choice (to end his life) it is really cruel' www.heraldscotland.com/politics/wes... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyScotland’s 10 most overcrowded train journeys have been revealed READ THE FULL LIST: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2491296... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyRebecca McCurdy shadowed lifesaving ScotRail conductor Dominic Quilty. Here's why it was an unforgettable experience: heraldscotland.com/news/2489533... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social 𝘝𝘐𝘋𝘌𝘖: 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘴 (@mearnscolin.bsky.social)
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyFind every article from the first four days of our in-depth series on Scotland's railways HERE: www.heraldscotland.com/news/transpo... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social @vickyallan.bsky.social @martin1williams.bsky.social @turvill.bsky.social @mrianmcconnell.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy'Trains - and adequate public transport - are a lifeline for many Scots. But when times are tough for ScotRail staff and customers, Dominic is their lifeline.' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2489533... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- Shadowing ScotRail's Dominic Quilty has been a stand out of our @heraldscotland.bsky.social train series. Here's why I'll never forget it: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2489533...
- EXCL: Caledonian Sleeper boss Kathryn Darbandi is stepping down. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2489387...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyThe Herald has today launched a new in-depth series investigating Scotland's railways. Political correspondent @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social introduces the five-day series here: www.heraldscotland.com/news/transpo...
- Alex Salmond's widow Moira has hit out at the people "determined to damage his reputation" with 'distressing' bullying claims. "Please let Alex rest in peace," she tells PA via lawyers. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2485084...
- Follows comments from Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney about his conduct. bsky.app/profile/rebe...
- John Swinney backs up Nicola Sturgeon over claims she stepped in often to stop Alex Salmond 'bullying' colleagues. He told the Sunday Show on BBC: "Sometimes we all witnessed that and sometimes we had to say 'look that's not on'."
- Story here: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2485070...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyNicola Sturgeon "intervened many times" to stop Alex Salmond bullying people, the former first minister has said www.heraldscotland.com/news/2484873... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- 🚨Exclusive: Yousaf: SNP police probe dominated leadership - but I'll never regret being FM Humza Yousaf started 2024 as first minister, ending it on the backbenches. How does he reflect on that? I asked him last week @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2480082...
- Reaction to sharing my experience w dyspraxia has been overwhelming but great. Almost didn't publish this so the fact that people young and old have resonated or been helped by it makes it worth it!
- 'Being neurodiverse is something that I've become really proud of. 'I'm dyspraxic, but you can achieve so much with it.' Political correspondent @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social says she's achieved a career goal she was told wouldn't happen for her READ MORE: www.heraldscotland.com/news/educati...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdy'Being neurodiverse is something that I've become really proud of. 'I'm dyspraxic, but you can achieve so much with it.' Political correspondent @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social says she's achieved a career goal she was told wouldn't happen for her READ MORE: www.heraldscotland.com/news/educati...
- 💥A record number of Scottish pupils now have an identified additional support need (ASN) - 40.5%. That's an 102.4% increase on a decade ago. Story on @heraldscotland.bsky.social 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2478434...
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- Our @heraldscotland.bsky.social series Additional Support Needs (ASN) in Scotland's Schools leads with Children and Young People's Commissioner Nicola Killean warning "children are being let down" by slow reforms. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477515...
- We heard from parents who said the education system in Scotland was in "meltdown", leaving them with no other choice but to quit their jobs to home school their children with ASN. "It became so overwhelming that I had no choice," one said. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477699...
- "This should not be happening," Jenny Gilruth told me. The Education Secretary was clear a rethink of the ASN system was needed - but was also quick to point out it was a job for local authorities. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477747...
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View full threadSubscribe to @heraldscotland.bsky.social to read all the series - we'll have plenty more on ASN in Scotland's Schools coming this week. £25 gives you access for the whole of 2025. heraldscotland.com/subscribe
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyIn an exclusive interview with The Herald, Scotland's Education Secretary admits the scenarios in our series on additional support needs 'should not be happening' www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477747... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- I went to Scottish Labour's winter gala. Wine was flowing and there was even two ex SNP MPs in the room to hear jokes about their party's fortunes. So why wasn't Keir Starmer able to command the room? www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477840...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyFinance Secretary Shona Robison unveiled the 2025-26 budget, with key spending announcements on health, welfare and tax. Here is everything you need to know from the Scottish Government's spending and tax plans for the year ahead www.heraldscotland.com/news/2477248... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyThis year, we have run numerous in-depth series on issues that matter to people in Scotland. In our Black Friday offer, you can receive 12 months of unlimited ad-free web and app access for only £20. www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/?u... Here's a look at what we've been covering... (1/11)
- EXC: GMB Scotland warns of consequences to public sector unless Chancellor Rachel Reeves fully funds the shortfall. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476037...
- EXC: Jenny Gilruth and the SQA will be grilled on the ongoing Higher History marking fiasco next week. @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476190...
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyScots deserve an accountable Scottish media they can trust. One to ask difficult questions, probe, champion, celebrate and offer reflection. Click on this link to get a year of @heraldscotland.bsky.social for just £20. www.heraldscotland.com/subscribe/
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyAbsolutely brilliant read from @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social exploring the complexities of assisted dying and the need for safeguarding measures
- A personal perspective from political correspondent @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social on the issue of assisted dying. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol... (1/4)
- Reposted by Rebecca McCurdyA personal perspective from political correspondent @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social on the issue of assisted dying. www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol... (1/4)
