Scorn embroiling premier back in public eye (9)
I believe the answer is:
spotlight
'public eye' is the definition.
('spotlight' can be a synonym of 'public eye')
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for spotlight that I've seen before include "It illuminates a small area" , "fame" , "Direct attention to" , "Lit up in public here" , "Prominent position" .)