SNP, Stephen Flynn 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.
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, he also aims to remain an MP.Writing in the Press and Journal newspaper,
'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
Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf have also applied to be candidates, but are yet to confirm whether they will stand.
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 ...
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 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 ...
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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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Anger as 'disrespectful' SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn snubs the UK national anthem at Remembrance Sunday service
The SNP’s Westminster leader has been criticised for snubbing the national anthem - again. For the second year, Stephen Flynn was silent during the singing of God Save the King at the ...
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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 ...
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 ...