Rumours of Mr Flynn’s internal manoeuvres have long spread through Westminster and Holyrood, with reports emerging this week of a “hit list” of MSPs he hoped to replace with ousted former MPs.
The news came months after Stephen Flynn had announced his intention to seek the candidacy in the constituency, before walking the decision back following backlash.
The decision instead came after reflection over the Christmas period, she added, with her initial intention having been to only sit in Holyrood for one parliamentary session.
Ms Nicoll added: “The hit list is not something that I was aware of, it’s certainly not come across my radar in Holyrood.”.
An SNP MSP has rejected claims she was pressured to stand down at the next election to make way for the party’s Westminster leader.
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