Sky News: Stephen Flynn hits back at suggestion SNP numbers could 'halve'

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STEPHEN Flynn has said “the most important poll is on July 4,” as he was asked about reports the number of SNP MPs could halve at the upcoming…

STEPHEN Flynn has said “the most important poll is on July 4,” as he was asked about reports the number ofSpeaking to Kay Burley on Sky News, Flynn was told “it looks as though your numbers could halve at the next election”.The SNP picked up 48 MPs in 2019 but defections and a by-election means the tally now stands at 43.

“We want to see £28 billion of investment, not just the £5bn that Keir Starmer’s rowed back on but perhaps most important of all we want to see an end to Tory austerity. The SNP’s Westminster leader said: “I’m looking to retain every single seat that we have, and also looking to win other seats from other parties, because that is what you do in an election.

“The big question here, and it is a question Keir Starmer is going to have to face up, is at what point does he recognise the democratic views of the Scottish people?

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