SNP, Holyrood and Stephen Flynn

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.
'I hope Stephen Flynn rethinks': SNP Westminster leader's Holyrood run causes splits in party
The announcement by SNP Westminster group leader Stephen Flynn that he intends to stand in the 2026 Scottish election has sparked a mixed response
Flynn aims to stand for SNP at Holyrood election
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn intends to stand at the 2026 Holyrood elections, he has announced. Flynn was re-elected as the MP for Aberdeen South in July's general election. He said if elected to the Scottish Parliament he would aim to hold his Westminster seat until the next general election, due in 2029, but would not accept two salaries.
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.
Stephen Flynn bids to become MSP at 2026 Holyrood election but won't quit Westminster job
The Nationalist leader in the House of Commons faces a selection battle to secure the nomination for the Aberdeen South constituency.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn announces bid to become an MSP as well
The SNP’s Westminster leader has submitted an application to stand for the party at the next Scottish Parliament election but, if elected, also plans to remain an MP. Writing in the Press and Journal newspaper,
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 ...
Swinney: SNP can change rules for Flynn to become MSP and MP
The SNP can ‘double jobbing’ rules to allow Stephen Flynn to be both an MP and an MSP if it wishes, John Swinney has said.
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SNP’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn blasted by own party over ‘disrespectful’ bid to become MSP
NATS Commons chief Stephen Flynn faced a furious internal backlash to his decision to run to be an MSP in Holyrood while ...
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 ...
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What Stephen Flynn's Scottish election bid means for the SNP leadership
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SNP's Stephen Flynn announces bid to become MSP in 2026 election
The SNP's Westminster leader has announced he is to contest a seat at Holyrood – and will ‘double-job’ as an MP and MSP if ...