Stephen Flynn: I don’t want to be First Minister (yet)

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SNP MSP Stephen Flynn (pictured) was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport by John Swinney in May 2026.

He talks to Martin about his political ambitions, Nicola Sturgeon, North Sea oil and gas and his reading habits.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler in front of a live audience at the Edinburgh Festivals.

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