Swinney: SNP can change rules for Flynn to become MSP and MP
12 hours ago · 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 ...
Stephen Flynn aims to stand for SNP at Holyrood election - BBC News
2 days ago · BBC Scotland News. 12 November 2024. SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn intends to stand at the 2026 Holyrood elections, he has announced. The Aberdeen South MP said if elected to the Scottish ...
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn aims to become MSP at …
2 days ago · SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has announced he intends to stand at the 2026 Holyrood election - but has brushed off speculation it's a move to take over from John Swinney.
Stephen Flynn news and updates on SNP MP and Westminster …
2 days ago · Stephen Flynn photographed in 2019 Stephen Flynn was first elected to Westminster in the 2019 General Election. He won the constituency of Aberdeen South from the Conservatives, whose incumbent Ross Thomson stood down. Flynn then became the SNP’s business and energy spokesperson at Westminster in February 2021.
Stephen Flynn confirms bid to stand for SNP at next Holyrood …
2 days ago · SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has confirmed his bid to run to be an MSP at the 2026 Holyrood election. There had been plenty of speculation as to whether the Aberdeen South MP would put himself forward for a seat in the Scottish Parliament and he has now confirmed the bid in an interview with the Press & Journal.
Will SNP rules let Stephen Flynn be MP and MSP at the same time?
2 days ago · SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn (Image: PA) Stephen Flynn said it was his understanding that the rule was “election specific” and would not apply after the 2021 vote. Joanna Cherry has said she expects that the SNP’s NEC will decide not to re-impose the rule blocking MPs from standing to become MSPs for the 2026 Holyrood election.
Stephen Flynn reappointed SNP Westminster leader - BBC News
Jul 10, 2024 · Stephen Flynn has been reappointed as the SNP's Westminster leader. Mr Flynn has held the post since December 2022 following the resignation of Ian Blackford. Last week he hung on to his...
Stephen Flynn elected as new SNP leader at Westminster
Dec 6, 2022 · Stephen Flynn has been elected as the SNP's new Westminster leader following the resignation of Ian Blackford. The Aberdeen South MP defeated Alison Thewliss - who is seen as being closer...
SNP's Stephen Flynn addresses leadership question as he …
2 days ago · 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 ...
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn announces bid to …
2 days ago · Writing in the Press and Journal newspaper, Stephen Flynn said he hopes to be joined by current and former colleagues at Westminster in aiming to become an MSP at the 2026 election. He said that ...