Lammy ‘begged’ to ‘save children’s lives’ in Gaza as MPs call for tougher action David Lammy announced new measures against Israel but Labour and Tory backbenchers urged him to go further. Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
Stephen Flynn calls for fresh Commons vote on Winter Fuel Payment cut The SNP have called on the Conservatives to use opposition debate time to hold a fresh vote on the UK Government’s Winter Fuel Payment cut The National (Scotland) · May 12, 2025
Swinney is ‘best politician in Scotland’, says Flynn amid leadership speculation There have been suggestions the SNP MP may use a possible move to Holyrood next year to advance his career. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
Labour was warned of ‘real and present danger’ to oil and gas sector – Flynn The SNP Westminster leader was speaking after Harbour Energy announced the loss of 250 jobs. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
Stephen Flynn calls out BBC Scotland host for 'distasteful' question STEPHEN Flynn has called out a BBC host for asking a “distasteful” question about his leadership ambitions after John Swinney announced he would… The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025
Swinney will ‘absolutely’ serve five years as First Minister if SNP wins in 2026 The SNP leader made clear he would serve a full five-year term if his party wins next May’s Scottish Parliament election. The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
Former MPs and current SNP Westminster leader standing for Holyrood next May Stephen Flynn is hoping to win the Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine seat, with a number of former SNP MPs also standing for Holyrood. Evening Standard · May 6, 2025
Stephen Flynn speaks out on UK Government carbon capture snub The SNP’s Westminster leader says Scotland is being treated as an “afterthought” due to ministers’ failure to back a carbon capture and… The National (Scotland) · Apr 27, 2025
SNP MPs face no rivals to Holyrood as party gives details on 2026 selections SNP MPs Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins face no rivals in their bid to run in the 2026 Holyrood elections ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025
UK Government 'expects to lose money' running British Steel, minister says THE UK Government “expects to lose money” running British Steel, the Business Secretary has said. The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025
Labour MP calls for ministers to act over Grangemouth as well as at Scunthorpe Brian Leishman said there are ‘striking similarities’ between Scunthorpe, where the steel plant faces closure, and the refinery at Grangemouth. Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025
'Scotland is watching': Stephen Flynn presses Labour on Grangemouth nationalisation SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has questioned the UK Business Secretary on whether the UK Government would back the nationalisation of… The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2025
Labour accused of treating Scotland as 'afterthought' amid British Steel plans LABOUR have been accused of treating Scotland as an “afterthought” after the UK Government announced plans to pass emergency legislation to… The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2025
Stephen Flynn calls for Grangemouth nationalisation amid British Steel talks STEPHEN Flynn has called for Labour to consider nationalising Grangemouth as the UK Government mulls a takeover of British Steel. The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Apr 8, 2025 Ex-SNP policy chief launches Holyrood bid pledging to put 'independence first' A FORMER senior SNP figure has launched a bid to become an MSP just nine months after losing out in the UK General Election.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2025 Labour risking 'Reeves Recession' with National Insurance hike amid Trump tariffs Labour are risking a “Reeves Recession” if they fail to reverse the National Insurance hike amid Donald Trump’s tariffs, the SNP have said ...
The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025 Former Yes Scotland researcher launches Holyrood bid for SNP A FORMER Yes Scotland researcher has been nominated by SNP members as a potential candidate in the Holyrood elections.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025 'Or what?!': Stephen Flynn heckles Keir Starmer's weak Israel response at PMQs The Prime Minister has said he is “pressing the Israeli government to accelerate their investigation” into the deaths of three British aid…
Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025 SNP Westminster leader’s path clears for Holyrood bid Mr Flynn is seeking the Aberdeen South and North Kincardine seat at Holyrood.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2025 Stephen Flynn’s path to Holyrood opens up as rival fails to secure nomination STEPHEN Flynn’s path to Holyrood has opened up after local SNP members backed his bid ...
The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2025 Keir Starmer taking voters for 'April Fools' as bills soar, say SNP VOTERS are being “taken for an April Fool” by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as household bills soar, the SNP have said.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2025 Stephen Flynn urges Labour: Don’t betray Waspi women again – let MPs vote Stephen Flynn has called on the UK Government to ensure MPs can vote on his bill which would deliver compensation for Waspi women as it comes before…
The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025 Stephen Flynn raises his own disability to challenge Labour on sweeping cuts Stephen Flynn has spoken about his own experience with disability as he challenged the Prime Minister on Labour’s sweeping cuts to welfare…
The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025 Ian Murray says benefits cuts have 'zero impact' on Scottish budget The Scottish Government will see “zero” impact to its budget as a result of Labour’s £5 billion cut to social security benefits, according to…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2025 ‘Hostile environment’ drives many of SNP’s female MSPs to step down before 2026 vote Women at Holyrood cite lack of support from party, abuse in chamber and online, and tolerance of bullying