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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

POLL: Who should be the SNP's next Westminster leader? Have your say

SNP MPs are set to vote for their next Westminster leader following the resignation of Ian Blackford.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2022

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Nicola Sturgeon sends message of thanks to Ian Blackford as he prepares to step down

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has sent a message of thanks to Ian Blackford as he prepares to step down as the SNP’s Westminster leader.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2022

What time is the SNP Westminster leader announced and how does the vote work?

SNP MPs are set to cast their vote to decide who the party’s next leader in Westminster should be.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2022

Stephen Flynn and Alison Thewliss to go head-to-head in battle to be next SNP Westminster leader

Ian Blackford announced last week that he would not be standing again to remain as the SNP's Westminster leader.

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

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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

Stephen Flynn officially launches SNP Westminster leadership bid

SNP MP Stephen Flynn has confirmed he is running to become the party’s next leader at Westminster.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2022

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The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2022

Alison Thewliss calls for 'unified' SNP team in bid for Westminster leader job

SNP WESTMINSTER leadership hopeful Alison Thewliss has called for a “unified” team working across Westminster, Holyrood and the Yes movement to…

Glasgow Live · Dec 4, 2022

Glasgow MP Alison Thewliss announces bid to become next SNP Westminster leader

Alison Thewliss, who has been MP for Glasgow Central since 2015, has said she believes she could do the job well and she has a "duty" to step up to the role of SNP Westminster leader.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2022

Who is Alison Thewliss? Glasgow MP set to run for SNP Westminster leader role

FOLLOWING the news that Ian Blackford will step down as the SNP’s leader in Westminster, Alison Thewliss has announced she will stand for the…

Daily Record · Dec 4, 2022

Alison Thewliss announces bid to be SNP's next Westminster leader

The Glasgow Central MP took to social media to announce her intention to run to replace Ian Blackford at Westminster.

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The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2022

Ian Blackford reveals truth about being 'friends' with Boris Johnson

Ian Blackford spoke about the rumours that he and Boris Johnson were 'friends'.

Daily Record · Dec 4, 2022

Ian Blackford claims rebel SNP MPs plotted to oust him as Westminster leader

Blackford, who quit from the role last week, accused a group of MPs, known as The Tuesday Club, of working to remove him.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022

Alison Thewliss announces bid to be next SNP Westminster leader

She has been an MP for Glasgow Central since 2015.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2022

Ian Blackford opens up on his five years at the heart of Westminster

AFTER more than five years leading the SNP at Westminster, there’s one issue for which Ian Blackford is particularly keen to set the record…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2022

Kirsten Oswald to step down as SNP deputy leader at Westminster

KIRSTEN Oswald has announced she will step down as the SNP's deputy Westminster leader.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2022

SNP MP becomes first to back Stephen Flynn to replace Ian Blackford

AN SNP MP has become the first to publicly back Stephen Flynn replacing Ian Blackford as the leader of the party in Westminster, saying there is an…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2022

The inside story of Ian Blackford's resignation

The National understands that Stephen Flynn is the front runner to take over the top SNP Westminster job from Blackford

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