Stephen Flynn, SNP and Holyrood

SNP Government accused of 'stitch up' to help Stephen Flynn over double-jobbing plan
SNP Ministers have been accused of a “stitch up” over Westminster leader Stephen Flynn's plan to double job as an MSP and MP. The Scottish Government dodged a tricky vote on banning MPs from serving long term at Holyrood by kicking a possible ban into the long grass.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn aims to become MSP at next Holyrood election
Stephen Flynn has often been touted as a potential future SNP leader, but has brushed off speculation his plan is part of a move to take over from John Swinney.
Flynn aims to stand for SNP at Holyrood election
Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf have also applied to be candidates, but are yet to confirm whether they will stand.
SNP’s Stephen Flynn unveils plan to sit in both the Commons and Holyrood
The SNP’s Westminster leader has unveiled a controversial plan to sit in both the Commons and the Scottish Parliament amid speculation he will replace John Swinney. Stephen Flynn announced he was “chucking my bonnet in the ring” to be the party’s candidate for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.
What Stephen Flynn's Scottish election bid means for the SNP leadership
Stephen Flynn’s move has fuelled speculation over his leadership ambitions Stephen Flynn, the SNP's Westminster leader, has confirmed he will stand in the Scottish Parliament election in 2026. Mr Flynn is the MP for Aberdeen South and plans to remain so until the next general election.
Joanna Cherry accuses SNP of 'misogyny' over Stephen Flynn 'stitch up' claims
The former MP spoke out after the Record revealed claims the SNP Government had helped Flynn pursue his duble jobbing ...
SNP yet to make decision on two job MPs - Swinney
First Minister John Swinney has said the SNP is yet to make a decision on whether its politicians can hold seats at both the ...
The Scottish Sun1d
SNP’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn blasted by own party over ‘disrespectful’ bid to become MSP
SNP figures turned on their Westminster leader - with one blasting the decision as “totally unacceptable” and another ...
SNP ruse of blaming Westminster has long been wearing thin
Perhaps John Swinney is regretting Labour’s largesse with its Budget handing out billions to Scotland. The First Minister no ...
BBC1y
SNP Westminster leader denies plotting to oust predecessor
The SNP's new Westminster leader has denied plotting to oust his predecessor Ian Blackford. Stephen Flynn was elected group leader on Tuesday after Mr Blackford abruptly announced he was standing ...
The Independent1mon
Hoyle: Alex Salmond leaves a deep and lasting legacy
Further tributes were paid after defence questions, with SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn saying: “Alex gave all of us in the SNP the belief that what we felt in our hearts was worth ...