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…
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…
Engaging Care Experienced Young People, in partnership with Police Scotland
Following publication of the Police Scotland Corporate Parenting Plan 2024 – 2027, Police Scotland commissioned the Scottish Youth…
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…
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,…
SYP Chair 2025 Recap
Happy New Year, everyone! As we begin 2026, I wanted to reflect on what I got up to in…
#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…
#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…
#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…
Youth Ethics Advisory Panel (YEAP): Iain Pretswell MSYP’s Insights
The Youth Ethics Advisory Panel (YEAP) is a partnership between the Scottish Youth Parliament and Police Scotland, giving young…