Mandelson should not have been US ambassador, says Sarwar The Scottish Labour leader said the appointment was ‘clearly a mistake’. Evening Standard · Feb 4
Starmer to chair Cabinet as police assess reports after Mandelson allegations Police are reviewing accusations that Lord Mandelson leaked sensitive information from the heart of government to Jeffrey Epstein. Evening Standard · Feb 3
Police must investigate Peter Mandelson after Epstein file revelations – SNP Stephen Flynn has said there must be an investigation into potential misconduct in public office. Evening Standard · Feb 2
‘Right’ for Lord Mandelson to leave Labour, says Scottish leader Anas Sarwar The Scottish Labour leader spoke out after Lord Peter Mandelson quit the party following the latest revelations over his links with Jeffrey Epstein. Evening Standard · Feb 2
Full investigation into Mandelson needed after Epstein revelations – SNP MP Stephen Flynn has written to the Prime Minister’s ethics adviser Sir Laurie Magnus saying an urgent inquiry is needed. Evening Standard · Feb 2
World Cup boycott not the answer to Trump’s threats, says SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn said there needs to be serious and committed international dialogue with allies. Evening Standard · Jan 21
Chancellor ruling out another independence vote does not carry weight – Flynn The SNP MP claimed Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will both be ousted if the SNP wins next year. Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025
UK Government was ‘digging its own black hole’ before Budget, says Flynn The Chancellor has been accused of misleading the public ahead of the Budget. Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025
Watchdog urged to investigate pre-Budget briefing over deficit claims SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn described the Budget as ‘built on a lie’. Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2025
Calls to investigate claims Treasury misled the public The Treasury has been accused of giving ‘deliberately false and misleading’ briefings ahead of the Budget The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2025
Flynn warns foundations of UK ‘can’t and won’t be fixed’ as SNP eyes indyref2 The SNP Westminster leader has urged Scots to back his party at next year’s election. Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2025
Tax the banks to offer £300 energy bill cuts, Reeves urged The SNP said a windfall tax on commercial banks would raise £8 billion a year. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
Westminster ‘sleepwalking into’ Scottish deindustrialisation – Stephen Flynn Stephen Flynn criticised the Government’s decision not to step in, as the Fife Ethylene Plant winds down. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025
SNP urges UK Government to intervene to save jobs at Fife plant Stephen Flynn claimed oil and gas jobs are being ‘pushed off a cliff’ in Scotland. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025 Let the SNP act on Prince Andrew if ministers will not do so, Flynn urges PM The SNP Westminster leader said ‘swift’ action should be taken to strip the prince of his titles.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025 Stephen Flynn pledges to serve in whatever capacity he is asked to by Swinney The party’s Westminster leader has been tipped by many as a potential minister if the SNP return to government next year.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 Flynn to raise ‘folly’ of Brexit with Bank governor The SNP’s Westminster leader also called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to enter talks with the EU to improve the Brexit deal.
The Conversation · Oct 21, 2025 Why Prince Andrew is still a prince – and how his remaining titles could be removed A small group of MPs is calling for the government to formally remove Prince Andrew’s titles. SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has tabled an early day motion asking the government to take legislative steps to remove Andrew’s dukedom.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 Prince Andrew latest: Andrew told to leave public life for ever after embarrassing royal family Virginia Giuffre book makes 88 references to King’s brother as scandal develops, prompting royal family to believe ‘action needed’
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025 SNP calls for Prince Andrew to be stripped of dukedom ‘without delay’ The SNP have put forward an early day motion putting pressure on the Government to strip Prince Andrew of the title.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025 UK royals and government face pressure to formally strip Prince Andrew of his titles Prince Andrew has renounced his titles, including Duke of York, after discussions with King Charles III
Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025 MPs call for law to strip Prince Andrew of his dukedom Andrew relinquished his use of the Duke of York title but an Act of Parliament would be required to formally remove it.
Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025 SNP’s Flynn challenged to oppose Rosebank in ‘solidarity’ with Palestine The SNP’s Westminster leader has been told an Israeli fuel conglomerate could be in line to benefit if the oil field is developed.
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025 We don’t need a Labour Government in Scotland that will look like UK, says Flynn The SNP Westminster leader urged Scots to set their sights ‘so much higher’.
Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2025 ‘Extreme’ Farage and Labour forcing oil and gas workers off cliff edge – Flynn The SNP Westminster leader blamed Labour for a fall in the number of North Sea workers but said Reform UK also presented a threat to the industry.