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.
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.
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.
'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
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 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.
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 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.
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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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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 ...
Yahoo News UK2d
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 ...
The Scotsman on MSN3h
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 ...
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 ...
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Joanna Cherry says SNP rules won't stop Flynn 'double-jobbing'
Former MP Joanna Cherry has said that the SNP rules which prevented her from standing for a seat at Holyrood would not ...