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Politics Show: John Healey and 'Murrell inquiry' disputes

Podcast: Scotcast
Published: Jun 11, 2026
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Summary

Natalie talks to ex-SNP MP Stewart McDonald and former Scottish Conservative adviser Adam Morris about the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey (pictured); the political wrangling over a parliamentary inquiry into the Peter Murrell scandal; and the unrest that followed a knife attack in Belfast. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins. Get in touch: [email protected]