The Westminster lensFormer MP · Scottish National Party · Sitting since 12 Dec 2019

Stephen Flynn.

Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeen South.

Commons votes
128/521
25% attendance · top 98% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
184
across 94 debates · 20,067 words
Written Qs
20
20 answered · 0 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026

Scottish National Party MP in Conservative and Unionist Party-controlled territory.

The Rt Hon Stephen Flynn is the Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeen South, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. He currently undertakes the role of SNP Westminster Leader.

§ 01Voting record.128 divisions · most recent 18 Mar 2026

By issue — what do they vote on most?

Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.

Taxation40
Economy36
Employment34
Welfare and Benefits20
Constitution and Democracy13
Pensions13
Pensions and Retirement9
Universal Credit9

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

Moments where the whip was free, or where Flynn broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.

No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.

§ 02Speeches.184 contributions · 94 debates · 20,067 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Economy & Jobs12,793
Energy10,216
Environment7,817
Defence5,822
Mp Performance2,895
Other2,701
Social Care2,325
SNP avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

29 Apr

Engagements

Attributes government's declining fortunes to cost-of-living failures, winter fuel payment cuts, North Sea job losses, and poor judgment on Mandelson and Doyle appointments.

123 words·Read
27 Apr

Points of Order

Ministers should answer opposition questions on matters within their purview rather than refusing to answer on procedural grounds.

95 words·Read
21 Apr

Middle East: Economic Update

Scotland produces renewable and fossil fuel energy but sees no benefit in bills; criticizes job losses in oil and gas sector and demands oil and gas price mechanism adoption.

133 words·Read
11 Mar

Engagements

Characterised US actions in Iran as illegal and questioned whether allowing UK bases constitutes joining the war; raised concerns about collateral civilian damage.

149 words·Read
Showing 4 of 184·All 184 speeches
§ 03Committees & roles.Select & joint committees
None recorded

Flynn holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.

§ 04Written questions.20 tabled · 20 answered · 12 Sept 2024 → 20 Jan 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology630.0%
Department for Transport630.0%
Department for Business and Trade315.0%
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero315.0%
Department for Work and Pensions15.0%
Scotland Office15.0%

Most recent.

20 Jan 2026·Department for Transport·Answered

Pursuant to the Answer of 3 December 2025 to Question 94407 on Electric Vehicles: Charging Points, for what policy reason cross-pavement solutions were selected.

Government supports the roll-out of cross-pavement solutions to ensure more drivers without off-street parking can benefit from cheaper and more convenient domestic electric vehicle charging, which concurrently reduces the risk of trailing …read full →

12 Dec 2025·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered

Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure that multi-dwelling units can be accessed for the purpose of broadband installation in Scotland under schedule 3A of the Communications Act 2003.

The consultation on legislative proposals to address broadband rollout in leasehold flats has been published on 15th December and closes on 16th February 2026. The proposals are based on leasehold law applicable in England and Wales. Whilst…read full →

12 Dec 2025·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered

Innovation and Technology, with reference to Written Statement of 21 July 2025 entitled Boosting growth by removing barriers to digital infrastructure deployment, HCWS867, whether he has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on extending the consultation on accessing blocks of flats to Scotland.

The consultation on legislative proposals to address broadband rollout in leasehold flats has been published on 15th December and closes on 16th February 2026. The proposals are based on leasehold law applicable in England and Wales. Whilst…read full →

3 Dec 2025·Scotland Office·Answered

With reference to Written Statement HCWS867, whether the devolution settlement would prevent the Scottish Government from taking any of the same actions in Scotland.

We are working closely with the Devolved Governments on a range of issues related to the deployment of digital infrastructure. This includes improving access and collaborating to deliver Project Gigabit - the UK Government’s nationwide prog…read full →

Showing 4 of 20·All 20 written questions
§ 05Register & expenses.4 declared interests · £321k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

Enersoft International Ltd
20 January 2026
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
20 August 2025
Office of International Visitors
Name of donor: Office of International Visitors Address of donor: 2201 C St NW Washington, DC 20522‑0099 Estimate of the probable value (o…
Type of land/property: Residential property (flat)
Type of land/property: Residential property (flat) Number of properties: 1 Location: Aberdeen Ownership details: co-owner (Registered 10…

Source · Members API · Last amended 14 Apr 2026

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing222,16069.3%
Accommodation38,54412.0%
MP Travel28,4538.9%
Office Costs18,4435.8%
Staff Travel11,4243.6%
Total · 146 claims320,681100%
Showing 7 of 146·All 146 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 06This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily

Order paper applies to sitting MPs only.

§ 07Electoral history.2 contests · 2019, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024Aberdeen South15,21332.8%Won
2019Aberdeen South20,38844.7%Won

2024 — full result, Aberdeen South.

CandidateVotes%
Stephen FlynnWONSNP15,21332.8

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Aberdeen South

Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 20,067 words
8 Jul 2024 → 29 Apr 2026
Written QsMembers API
20 tabled · 20 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
4 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£320,681 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL