SNP, Stephen Flynn and Holyrood

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 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 of Flynn announcing a double job plan in 2026.
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
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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 seeks election to Holyrood
The SNP Westminster leader said he would remain an MP if elected as an MSP, but would not take a salary for the second
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’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.
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
SNP's Stephen Flynn on whether he will seek second income as he confirms 2026 Scottish election bid
The SNP’s Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn, has confirmed his decision over running for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election
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SNP’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn blasted by own party over ‘disrespectful’ bid to become MSP
North East MSP Liam Kerr said: “The SNP’s rank hypocrisy knows no bounds. The SNP would be calling for Stephen Flynn to ...
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.
Stephen Flynn says £30k donation from businessman was 'appropriate' and should not be returned
EXCLUSIVE: The SNP Westminster leader rejected the idea that the party's Aberdeen South branch should return the money ...