US EditionThe 10 SNP candidates hoping to switch from Westminster to the Scottish Parliament - including Stephen Flynn
- The SNP has confirmed all 73 candidates for the Scottish Parliament election scheduled on May 6, 2026, including current Westminster leader Stephen Flynn running in Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine.
- The candidate selections follow widespread departures of over 20 MSPs, including Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf, prompting several former MPs ousted in the 2024 general election to seek Holyrood seats.
- Notable chosen figures include Stephen Gethins in Dundee City East, Alyn Smith in Stirling, Alison Thewliss in the new Glasgow Central seat, and former Ayrshire MPs Alan Brown, Allan Dorans, and Patricia Gibson making comebacks.
- SNP depute leader Keith Brown emphasized naming all candidates a year before the vote, while campaign chair Angus Robertson called the group 'brilliant, talented and diverse' and pledged a focus on economy and public services.
- This comprehensive candidate slate positions the SNP as ready to offer voters continuity and experience despite internal changes, while also marking contested seats such as North East Fife, where no candidate has emerged yet.
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Former MPs and current SNP Westminster leader standing for Holyrood next May
Stephen Flynn is hoping to win the Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine seat, with a number of former SNP MPs also standing for Holyrood.
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