Political Quotes

Stephen Flynn: “A politician is only as good as the people who support them and I think it would be a bit silly for the First Minister…”

On the recordAugust 23, 2026
A politician is only as good as the people who support them and I think it would be a bit silly for the First Minister to be awake and fully engage with what’s happening and his chief of staff and civil servant not to be…look it's really hard to explain how on the go these people are.
Said by
Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the necessity of business class travel for officials.

Share

More from Stephen Flynn

Oct 15, 2026

With the weight of Scottish public opinion moving to our cause, we will see that final lap through together – for Scotland

bbc.co.uk
Oct 15, 2026

The public know that those with a real interest in Scotland’s future take the high road in the opposite direction.

thenational.scot
Oct 15, 2026

It can’t have been an easy summer for the Secretary of State for Scotland losing his title as the most unpopular politician in Scottish Labour.

thenational.scot
Oct 15, 2026

We are the party of independence. We have a vision for Scotland. Not rooted in memories of a country that was, but of what a country can be.

thenational.scot

Other voices in this conversation