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…
Single Use, Many Voices: Young people’s views on the impact of single-use vapes
By Marcus Flucker MSYP and Emma Prach MSYP Introduction In early 2023, Zero Waste Scotland…
International Overdose Awareness Day
By Logan Gilmour MSYP and Ryan Macintyre MSYP Content warning: This blog discusses drugs and overdose.
Taking a youth-led approach to evaluating community based mental health services
By SYP’s Mental Health Investigation Team – Alannah Logue MSYP, Amy Winter MSYP, Felix Schofield MSYP,…
SYP Awards 2023 – nominations now open!
With nominations now open, SYP invites you to nominate the MSYPs or Support Workers you feel deserve to be…
International Youth Day 2023
Today, on International Youth Day 2023, the Scottish Youth Parliament has published our new report on the impact of…
#CabinetTakeover 2023: Youth Work
In June, I had the pleasure of chairing SYP and the Children’s Parliament’s annual Cabinet Meeting with the Scottish…
#CabinetTakeover 2023: UNCRC Incorporation
Over two years ago, Scotland made the historic decision to incorporate the UNCRC into Scots law. The UNCRC Incorporation…
#SYPRepresents: An update on our anti-racism work
This blog post was adapted from my Opening Speech at SYP’s 79th National Sitting in Orkney in July 2023:…
One month to go to #StandForSYP!
Today marks one month to go for young people across Scotland to apply to stand as a Member of…
Illegal Migration Bill – we must stop the descent to an inhumane society
We’re in a time where people who are already so vulnerable are being subjected to more distress and inequality.
#CabinetTakeover 2023: Right to Food
Universal free school meals is a policy with the potential to change lives. Improving poverty, health and educational attainment,…
#CabinetTakeover 2023: Climate Crisis
The Cabinet Takeover is a globally unique opportunity, only in Scotland are young people routinely able to meet with…