Holyrood, Stephen Flynn and SNP

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.
Stephen Flynn’s Holyrood bid has annoyed MSPs, but that might just be the point
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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
Stephen Flynn seeks election to Holyrood
The SNP Westminster leader said he would remain an MP if elected as an MSP, but would not take a salary for the second
Stephen Flynn announces bid to become Aberdeen MSP in 2026 Holyrood election
The Aberdeen South MP said he would not take two salaries if he was elected an MSP at the Holyrood election in 2026, stating he 'didn't want to sit out the upcoming battles' the north-east faces.
Stephen Flynn slammed by SNP colleagues over Holyrood bid
Stephen Flynn has been criticised by SNP colleagues after saying he would stay on at Westminster, even if elected to Holyrood.
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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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 ...
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SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn aims to become MSP at next Holyrood election
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has announced he intends to stand at the 2026 Holyrood election - but has brushed ...
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SNP's Stephen Flynn addresses leadership question as he confirms 2026 Scottish election bid
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has confirmed he will stand in the Scottish Parliament election in 2026 in a decision that has fuelled speculation over a future leadership bid. The Aberdeen ...
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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 ...
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 ...