May 08, 2025 at 10:15am BST. John Swinney is the “best politician in Scotland”, SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has insisted, as he dismissed speculation over his own leadership ambitions.

John Swinney is the “best politician in Scotland”, SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has insisted, as he dismissed speculation over his own leadership ambitions.

There have been suggestions the SNP MP may use a possible move to Holyrood next year to advance his career.

There have been suggestions the SNP MP may use a possible move to Holyrood next year to advance his career.