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Stephen Flynn elected SNP Westminster leader

The Aberdeen South MP will face Rishi Sunak at Prime Minster’s Questions on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Stephen Flynn named new SNP Westminster leader after Ian Blackford stands down

Stephen Flynn, who is aged just 34 and has been an MP since 2019, will take on the role from Ian Blackford who stood down last week denying claims he was set to be ousted

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

Stephen Flynn elected SNP's new Westminster leader following Ian Blackford's resignation

The Aberdeen South MP defeated Alison Thewliss after a short contest to succeed Ian Blackford.

Daily Record · Dec 6, 2022

Alison Thewliss and Stephen Flynn in running to be new SNP leader at Westminster

The pair are battling it out to replace Ian Blackford who announced his intention to stand down last week.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

The key policy differences between Alison Thewliss and Stephen Flynn

Alison Thewliss and Stephen Flynn are the only two contenders running for the SNP Westminster group leader job - what divides them?

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2022

Ian Blackford resigns: five times the SNP's leader in Westminster used parliamentary rules to shake things up

Ian Blackford, the Scottish National Party’s leader in Westminster, has announced that he is resigning from the post. Having survived two attempts by his own MPs to remove him already this year, there is speculation that he has jumped before being forced out by his colleagues.

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2022

Alison Thewliss picks Stuart McDonald as deputy in SNP leadership bid

The race to become the SNP’s leader in Westminster was sparked when Ian Blackford announced his intention to stand down last week.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022

Stephen Flynn launches bid to be SNP's next Westminster leader

The Aberdeen South MP will be hoping to take over from Ian Blackford following the SNP's AGM on Tuesday.

Daily Record · Dec 5, 2022

Mhairi Black tipped to serve as Stephen Flynn's SNP Westminster deputy leader

SNP Westminster leadership hopeful Stephen Flynn has claimed that Mhairi Black will serve as his deputy leader should he win Tuesday's internal…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2022

Stephen Flynn announces bid to be SNP’s next Westminster leader

The MP for Aberdeen South denied he wanted the job just two weeks ago.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022