SNP Westminster leader’s path clears for Holyrood bid

The SNP Westminster leader first announced he was targeting a Holyrood seat late last year (James Manning/PA) - (PA Wire)

The SNP’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has said it would be an “immense privilege” to be elected as an MSP as it was reported he is set to be selected to stand for Holyrood.

Mr Flynn initially announced his intention to seek a seat in the Scottish Parliament last year, but u-turned after public backlash over his plans to remain at Westminster if he won.