How Stephen Flynn’s double-jobbing plan for Aberdeen caused SNP chaos – and could backfire
We spoke to members on both sides of the party divide as the MP’s plan to represent the city in Holyrood and Westminster caused uproar.
Scottish politics
Euan McColm: I’ll be astonished if Stephen Flynn’s ambitions stop short of becoming the SNP’s next leader
Flynn is a fiercely ambitious politician who previously toppled Ian Blackford as the SNP’s Westminster leader and is now bent on ending the political career of Audrey Nicoll.
SNP health chief Neil Gray ‘sorry’ for billing taxpayers for Aberdeen games
The Dons fan admitted he was joined at six football games - including Scotland games - by a family member or guest.
Aberdeen MSP Audrey Nicoll reacts at ‘surprise’ bid by Stephen Flynn to topple her from her constituency
The MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine learned at the weekend that her party colleague was targeting her seat in the Holyrood 2026 election.
Big interview: Former MP Drew Hendry on losing his seat in THAT election count, family sadness and life after politics
At his own admission, Drew has had a tough few years - but he's looking to the future.
SNP backlash at Stephen Flynn’s ‘double jobbing’ Aberdeen election plan
Here's how party politicians are reacting after the Press and Journal revealed their colleague's bid to stand for a place in Holyrood as well as Westminster.
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