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.
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.
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.
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 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.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn announces bid to become an MSP as well
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. Writing in the Press and Journal newspaper,
Stephen Flynn bids to become MSP at 2026 Holyrood election but won't quit Westminster job
The Nationalist leader in the House of Commons faces a selection battle to secure the nomination for the Aberdeen South constituency.
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