Stephen Flynn kickstarted the attempted exodus on Tuesday, and has been joined by two of his fellow MPs. Mr Flynn wants to unseat an incumbent SNP MSP Audrey Nicoll in Aberdeen South and North Kincardine despite Nat rules calling for more women politicians. The pair spoke at the weekend, where Mr Flynn laid out his plans, shortly before Monday’s deadline to submit applications. The Westminster leader was publicly slated by SNP MSP Emma Roddick who said: "Party members set this rule for good reasons. I hope Stephen Flynn rethinks.

Source: Express November 13, 2024 18:37 UTC