Stephen Flynn SNP Biography, Net Worth, Wife, Age, Parents, Children, Family

Stephen Flynn is a Scottish politician who has been the Scottish National Party’s (SNP) leader in the House of Commons since December 2022. Since the 2019 general election, he has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Aberdeen South.

Stephen Flynn Biography

Stephen Mark Flynn (born 13 October 1988) is a Scottish politician who has served as the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in the House of Commons since December 2022. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Aberdeen South since the 2019 general election.

In December 2022, Flynn announced his intention to run in the election to succeed Ian Blackford as the SNP Westminster leader. He defeated Alison Thewliss to become leader.

Stephen Flynn Education

Flynn was born in Dundee and was schooled in both Brechin and Dundee. An alumnus of the University of Dundee, he obtained both an MA (Hons) in the study of History & Politics, an MLitt in the study of International Politics & Security Studies, and an MSc in Global Shipping Management.

Stephen Flynn Career

Flynn was first elected to Aberdeen City Council for the Kincorth/Nigg/Cove Ward in 2015 and served as leader of the SNP group on Aberdeen City Council from 2016 till his election to Parliament in 2019.

He succeeded Ross Thomson as MP for Aberdeen South, who announced in November 2019 that he would not contest the seat.

Following his election, Flynn was immediately appointed to the role of Shadow Chief Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

Flynn was promoted to the front bench in February 2021 as SNP Spokesperson for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Following Ian Blackford’s announcement on 1 December 22 that – at the Westminster Group’s next AGM – he intended to stand down as the Westminster Group Leader, Flynn announced candidacy and succeeded him on 6 December. Flynn was elected by fellow Scottish National Party MPs, returning a 26-17 majority over candidate Alison Thewliss.

Initial speculation of a ‘hostile takeover’ by Flynn was denied by Flynn and Blackford, as well as SNP Party Leader Nicola Sturgeon, who insisted that “it’s not a coup”.

Stephen Flynn Wife

Is Stephen Flynn Married? If you are wondering whether Scottish politician, Stephen Flynn is married, then this section of the article will get you sorted. Stephen Flynn is married and he is married to a beautiful lady whose name is Justyna. She is a child psychologist, and we reportedly found out that she is from Poland.

Stephen Flynn Children

Stephen Flynn and his lovely wife have one child together. The name of the child is known as Leo.

Stephen Flynn Net Worth

Stephen Flynn has an estimated net worth of about $1 million.