SNP ‘within touching distance’ of winning Holyrood majority in May, Flynn says SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn made the claim as he addressed the party’s campaign conference in Edinburgh. Evening Standard · Mar 14
Former rugby captain Stuart Hogg stripped of MBE after domestic abuse conviction Hogg had received the MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours list for services to rugby. Evening Standard · Mar 5
Stephen Flynn says Starmer’s Labour has ‘downed tools’ amid crisis ‘The cost of chaos under the Labour Party is growing and getting worse’, says the SNP Westminster leader The Independent UK · Feb 15
‘Clearly not’: Lucy Powell asked if she would have ennobled Lord Doyle The peer, who has had the Labour whip removed, earlier apologised and said he believed Morton’s initial assertions of innocence. Evening Standard · Feb 11
Starmer urged to appoint a woman as first secretary of state to tackle misogyny It comes as the Prime Minister was accused of ‘stuffing Government with hypocrites and paedophile apologists’. Evening Standard · Feb 11
SNP Westminster leader Flynn calls for Starmer to ‘do right thing and resign’ The Prime Minister has faced increased pressure in recent days. Evening Standard · Feb 9
Swinney orders investigation into Scottish Government dealings with Mandelson Peter Mandelson is being probed by police over allegations of misconduct in public office. Evening Standard · Feb 4
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
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.
The Independent UK · 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
Evening Standard · Nov 29, 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 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.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 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.
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 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.
The Independent UK · 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 · 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.