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.
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 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.
'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
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.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn announces bid to become an MSP as well
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn announces bid to become an MSP as well - Mr Flynn said he would remain an MP if elected but would not take two salaries.
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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Flynn puts 'ego before public interest' with two-jobs bid
Stephen Flynn has been accused of putting his ‘ego and personal advancement’ before the public interest by launching his ...
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 ...
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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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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 ...
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Stephen Flynn says £30k donation from businessman was 'appropriate' and should not be returned
Stephen Flynn has insisted it was "appropriate" for his local branch of the SNP to receive a £30,000 donation from a senior figure in the renewables sector. The Nationalists' leader at ...
Stephen Flynn joins Westminster's Scottish Committee after row over SNP exclusion
STEPHEN Flynn will serve on the Commons’ Scottish Affairs Committee – after controversy over the SNP’s exclusion. He ...
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How SNP MPs have just revealed they think politics is a game
Even so, I felt a pang of nostalgia this week seeing members of the SNP dance around. Between Stephen Flynn, Dave Doogan and Stephen Gethins, we have not one but three recently elected MPs ...