SNP, Stephen Flynn and Holyrood

Readers' Letters: Expect infighting among SNP over Stephen Flynn's Holyrood gambit
Should the SNP’s Stephen Flynn be allowed to ‘double dip’ as both an MP and MSP?SNP MP Stephen Flynn has announced his candidacy for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine as an MSP at the 2026 Holyrood election.
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.
Stephen Flynn to seek Holyrood seat in 2026—Will remain at Westminster until next General Election
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.
Stephen Flynn's path to Holyrood might not be as clear as he hopes
The chutzpah of Flynn has stunned some of the SNP Holyrood group. It's not just that he’s trying to get rid of a colleague, but that he plans
SNP's Stephen Flynn addresses leadership question as he confirms 2026 Scottish election bid
The SNP’s Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn, has confirmed his decision over running for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election
Stephen Gethins becomes second SNP MP to eye move to Holyrood
It follows the announcement that SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn is also seeking a seat at the Scottish Parliament
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.
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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 ...
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Swinney: SNP can change rules for Flynn to become MSP and MP
The SNP can change ‘double jobbing’ rules to allow Stephen Flynn to be both an MP and an MSP if it wishes, John Swinney has said. The First Minister, and SNP leader was quizzed by journalists in ...
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STEPHEN DAISLEY: Flynn's a better Dons fan than a health minister
Sporting an Inspector Clouseau tache, Neil Gray himself was under the magnifying glass as he tried to explain taxpayer-funded ...
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Anger as 'disrespectful' SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn snubs the UK national anthem at Remembrance Sunday service
For the second year, Stephen Flynn was silent during the singing of God Save the King at the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London. The Scottish Conservatives said his behaviour had ...
Forbes: Flynn is 'exactly the kind of person' needed at Holyrood
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister said the SNP Westminster leader is “exactly the kind of person” needed at Holyrood.
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 ...