SYP latest news: CEO Jamie Dunlop to step down later this year
The Scottish Youth Parliament has confirmed Chief Executive Jamie Dunlop will leave his role in early December, and the…
SYP’s response to the 2026 – 2031 Programme for Government
Every year, the Scottish Government publishes a Programme for Government (PfG), which sets out the core priorities, major policy…
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…
Statement from SYP Board
Following the sentencing of Jordan Linden today, a spokesperson for the Board of the Scottish Youth Parliament said:…
SYP Platform – 02 March 2026
Welcome to #SYPlatform – the latest update on everything happening across SYP. We’re only two months in, and…
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,…
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,…
Fake news fuels political disconnect among Scotland’s young voters, major survey finds
Young people in Scotland have had the right vote from the age of 16 in Scottish Parliament and local…
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…
Young Voices Drive Change at 2025 Cabinet Takeover
Yesterday (Tuesday, 18 November 2025), Scotland’s young people took centre stage at a meeting with the First Minister and…