Philippa Balshaw – Scottish Youth Parliament

Engaging in the Parliamentary Elections – even when you can’t vote!

The Scottish Parliamentary Elections are around the corner – and you will have seen lots of talk from all the political parties in Scotland… Read More

SYPlatform – The latest from SYP | 28 Nov 2025

Even as we head into December, the excitement and adventure at SYP isn’t slowing down. From taking over the Scottish Cabinet, to raising awareness… Read More

#CabinetTakeover 2025: End gender-based violence

In November 2025, Jack Anderson MSYP and Rajsee Saraf MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister and their Cabinet on ending gender-based violence… Read More

#CabinetTakeover 2025: Invest in and protect youth work services

In November 2025, Jamie Dickson MSYP and Alex Waterston-Law MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister and their Cabinet on investing in and… Read More

#CabinetTakeover 2025: Increase mental health training and education

In November 2025, Jamail Umar MSYP and Amna Ansar MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister and their Cabinet on increasing mental health… Read More

UK Youth Parliament sits in the House of Commons

On Friday 28 February 2025, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament who also serve as UK Youth Parliament Scotland Representatives, attended the latest annual… Read More

All aboard for change: free inter-island ferry travel secured for young people

Yesterday MSPs voted to pass the Scottish Government budget for 2025/26. We are pleased to see issues progressed that MSYPs have been calling… Read More

Members give evidence to the Education, Children and Young People Committee

Earlier this week, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament were invited to provide evidence to The Scottish Parliament’s Education, Children and Young People… Read More

Working with Police Scotland in their role as a corporate parent

The Scottish Youth Parliament have been working with Police Scotland over the last 6 months to set out key recommendations for Police Scotland’s 2024-2027… Read More