STEPYEN Flynn has said that he will delay his decision on whether to stand for Holyrood until after Christmas.
The SNP Westminster leader previously faced a backlash over "double jobbing" after announcing he would stand to be both an MP and MSP.
It would have required him to challenge incumbent SNP MSP Audrey Nicoll.
Flynn then admitted he had “got this one wrong” and would not seek a dual mandate.
Now, the Aberdeen South MP has said he will make a final decision on whether to stand for Holyrood in the new year.
“As per my statement the other week, I’ll be looking closely at the selection rules that the party puts in place, and obviously make my final decision once I’ve had time to digest them – and maybe (after) a few beers over Christmas as well," he told the Scotland on Sunday:
Flynn added: “We obviously had a very difficult general election earlier in the year.
“I think we certainly defied expectations amongst many as to where the future of the SNP might lie, and that’s been an immediate and strong change of direction, which I certainly welcome.
“And the thing that matters most to me, and I know matters to John (Swinney), Kate (Forbes) and Shona (Robison) is restoring that trust and faith with the Scottish people, that they have on us to deliver for them.
“Hopefully we have those strong results in Holyrood in 2026.”
