Stephen Flynn, SNP and Holyrood

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
That is one school of thought, but it is not universal. In fact, there is a strong feeling among many, especially the ousted SNP MPs, that Holyrood needs a shake-up, and for too long MSPs have got away with not delivering, and therefore damaging the party.
SNP Government accused of 'stitch up' to help Stephen Flynn over double-jobbing plan
EXCLUSIVE: The Government offered a consultation on ending dual mandates, with a potential ban in the long term, days ahead of Flynn announcing a double job plan in 2026.
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 on whether he will seek second income 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 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.
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
North East MSP Liam Kerr said: “The SNP’s rank hypocrisy knows no bounds. The SNP would be calling for Stephen Flynn to ...
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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 ... But Mr Flynn's decision has led to some backlash among those in his own party. SNP MSP Emma Roddick, who also previously ...
Stephen Flynn says £30k donation from businessman was 'appropriate' and should not be returned
EXCLUSIVE: The SNP Westminster leader rejected the idea that the party's Aberdeen South branch should return the money ...
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.