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
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn intends to stand at the 2026 Holyrood elections, he has announced. Flynn was re-elected as the MP for Aberdeen South in July's general election. He said if elected to the Scottish Parliament he would aim to hold his Westminster seat until the next general election, due in 2029, but would not accept two salaries.
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.
Stephen Flynn Holyrood bid: SNP yet to make decision on two-job MPs, says Swinney
John Swinney has said the SNP is yet to make a decision on whether its politicians can be both MPs and MSPs. The First Minister made the comments comes after the party's Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn, announced his ambition to stand in the 2026 Holyrood election.
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.
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.
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 ...
'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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Stephen Flynn bids to become MSP at 2026 Holyrood election but won't quit Westminster job
Stephen Flynn has put himself forward to become an SNP MSP at the Holyrood election in 2026. But the Nationalist leader ...
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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 ...