Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party · Aberdeen South
FULL PROFILEStephen Flynn is the Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeen South, first elected in 2019. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Energy and oil/gas policy · Scottish independence and autonomy · Cost of living and economic inequality · Child protection and online safety · Immigration and asylum policy
Positions
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
Scottish Independence — Strong advocate for Scottish self-determination
strong
Energy Policy — Supports Scottish control over natural resources
strong
Cost of Living — Critical of government handling of inflation and living costs
moderate
Child Protection — Advocates for stronger online safety measures
moderate
EU Integration — Opposes further European integration
moderate
Government Transparency — Supports greater openness in government
moderate
Public Sector Spending — Opposes cuts to public services
moderate
Reasoning Style
Combative and constituency-focused, using specific local examples (Aberdeen energy sector, constituent concerns) to challenge government policy while maintaining strong party discipline and nationalist messaging.
Background
Before entering parliament, Stephen Flynn worked in the oil and gas sector, giving him expertise in energy policy and the economic challenges facing Aberdeen's energy-dependent economy.