The prime minister says his MPs must ‘make their own mind up’ on whether to vote in favour of legalising assisted dyingStephen Flynn, the SNP’s Westminster leader, has submitted an application to stand for the party at the next Scottish parliament election but, if elected, also plans to remain an MP, PA Media reports.Writing in the Press and Journal newspaper, Flynn said he hopes to be joined by current and former colleagues at Westminster in aiming to become an MSP at the 2026 election. He said that, if elected, he plans to remain the MP for Aberdeen South until the next general election but would not take two salaries.I’m chucking my bonnet in the ring. I will be seeking my party’s nomination to be their candidate for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.Why? Well, it’s simple really. I don’t want to sit out the upcoming battles that our city, shire and country face in Holyrood … Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-11-12 09:47:31
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Starmer says Labour MPs must decide for themselves on assisted dying, refusing to say how he will vote – UK politics live
