Stephen Flynn, the SNP Westminster leader, has announced his intention to stand for election in the 2026 Holyrood elections while maintaining his Westminster seat until the next general election in 2029. Flynn insists he will not accept dual salaries. The candidate application process has closed, with prominent figures including ex-first ministers Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf also considering their candidacies. Flynn aims to represent the Aberdeen South and North Kincardine seat and contribute to the party’s independence agenda, despite acknowledging the challenges posed by internal party rules.