From Scotland’s young people to the Prime Minister on the social media ban for under-16s
This week, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) and 152 young people have written to the Prime Minister asking him to reconsider the… Read More
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Are Period Products Really Accessible in Scottish Schools? – By Mairi Millar MSYP
In Angus, more than 80% of menstruating young people never or rarely use the period products their school provides. In Aberdeenshire, only 33% of… Read More
We took part in the Opening Ceremony of the Scottish Parliament!
Four Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) took centre stage at one of Scotland’s most important civic occasions after being selected to perform… Read More
Statement from SYP Board
Following the sentencing of Jordan Linden today, a spokesperson for the Board of the Scottish Youth Parliament said: “SYP recognises the seriousness of… Read More
SYP Platform – 02 March 2026
Welcome to #SYPlatform – the latest update on everything happening across SYP. We’re only two months in, and 2026 has already seen MSYPs… Read More
Ireland-UK Youth Forum – By Ella and Hamish MSYPs
Since May 2025, we have represented Scotland and the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) in the first UK and Ireland Youth Advisory Group (YAG). The… Read More
The ‘Amplifying Child Safety Online’ project is now live!
New educational tools to help children and young people understand the risks of the online world, including artificial intelligence, online bullying and misinformation, are… Read More
Young people want safe public transport – by Marcus Flucker MSYP
In May 2025, the First Minister announced that the Scottish Government would bring secondary legislation to introduce a process of suspending or withdrawing concessionary… Read More
SYPlatform – The latest from SYP | 30 Jan 2026
Welcome to #SYPlatform – the latest update on everything happening across SYP. Despite the rainy days, January blues, and freezing temperatures, our MSYPs… Read More
The Scottish Budget: Key Impacts for Young People – by Jamail Umar MSYP
On 13 January, the Scottish Government set out the Scottish Budget. The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, Shona Robison MSP, outlined the… Read More
