What young people think about the social media ban – By Ella Quinn MSYP
The UK Government announced a ban on social media for under 16s earlier this week. But what do…
School should be about how to live life and how to have a future – a review of SYP’s education event
On Saturday 26th November, MSYPs came together to explore and discuss the future of Scottish education. During the event,…
Fashion is costing our Earth
What images pop into your head when someone mentions pollution? Perhaps plastic, cars, power stations? But it probably won’t…
One year on from the Conference of Youth (COY16)
Ahead of COP26 last year, Mollie McGoran MSYP, SYP’s Vice Chair, attended the Conference of Youth – the young…
SYP’s stance on Gender Recognition Reform
SYP has engaged with the discussion on changes to Scotland’s Gender Recognition Act over the past several years and…
Let’s talk about tax: young people’s view on the future of our tax system
Tax can be confusing and complicated, but there is no denying that it has a significant impact on the…
Anti-racist education: breaking the mould
My name is Crisantos Ike. Before I became a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament, I never would have…
My Story: Omar Taher MSYP
My story begins in Lebanon, a once-beautiful Mediterranean country that wasn’t always at war. With beautiful landscapes infused with…
Statement from SYP Board
This is an update to share the outcome of the review that the Board announced earlier this month, in…
Scotland’s Urgent Need for Rent Controls
The inaccessibility of housing, especially to young people, is at a point of crisis. Action must be taken…
Holocaust Education – Is Scotland falling behind?
Unlike in England and much of Europe, there is no formal requirement for teachers to educate their pupils about…
Buffer Zones: Our Reproductive Right
When trying to access abortion services, people are being met with harsh protests and distressing intimidation – sometimes even…
MSYPs collaborate to work on mental health improvements
In May 2022, three MSYPs – Abbie, Eilidh and Crisantos – led a workshop with leads and members from…