Flynn reveals he resigned as Westminster leader weeks before Holyrood election

Stephen Flynn said his resignation from Westminster was made before he knew he would be elected as an MSP (James Manning/PA)

Stephen Flynn has revealed he quit as Westminster leader weeks before the Holyrood election.

Speaking at Edinburgh Fringe event Political Party with Matt Forde, Mr Flynn was asked about his ambitions after he resigned as Westminster leader and became cabinet secretary for economy, tourism and transport, and if he had his “sights set on Bute House”.