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.
SNP Government accused of 'stitch up' to help Stephen Flynn over double-jobbing plan
SNP Ministers have been accused of a “stitch up” over Westminster leader Stephen Flynn's plan to double job as an MSP and MP. The Scottish Government dodged a tricky vote on banning MPs from serving long term at Holyrood by kicking a possible ban into the long grass.
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 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
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.
Flynn to fight Holyrood seat in 2026 elections
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn will be contesting the Holyrood elections in 2026 but intends to retain his seat in the House of Commons.
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
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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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 ...
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.
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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 ...