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 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…
Hi, I’m Eilidh, and here’s how I use Mind Yer Time to teach online safety
Hello, I am Eilidh Morrison. I have a rare condition called Joubert Syndrome – I am visually impaired and…
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…
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.
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…
What young people think about the social media ban
The UK Government announced a ban on social media for under 16s earlier this week. But what do…
Statement from SYP Board
Following the sentencing of Jordan Linden today, a spokesperson for the Board of the Scottish Youth Parliament said:…
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…
SYP Platform – 02 March 2026
Welcome to #SYPlatform – the latest update on everything happening across SYP. We’re only two months in, and…
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…