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…
We Have a New Board!
We’re pleased to announce the election of our new Board this week, who are ready to lead the Scottish…
From Sitting to Action: This Week at SYP
Our 83rd National Sitting took place in Paisley this past weekend, bringing MSYPs together to share their views on…
We launched bold new youth-led manifesto
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) from across Scotland came together on Saturday, 06 September, to launch our…
Meaningful Participation at the United Nations Economic and Social Council Youth Forum 2025
In April 2025, Mariah Ichakpa MSYP (Aberdeen Central) was selected to attend the United Nations Economic and Social Council…
We’re setting out Scotland’s future at the next SYP National Sitting
As the democratic voice of Scotland’s young people, we’re looking forward to meeting with all members at the next…
Our 2026-2031 Manifesto’s launch date revealed!
We’re delighted to announce that our next manifesto will be launched on Saturday, 6 September, setting the agenda for…
A Roadmap to Votes at 16
Between 14th and 16th July 2025, four MSYPs travelled to London to take part in the launch of…
Beth Mackay MSYP: My experience on the UK Youth Select Committee 2024
Between September 2024 and March 2025, Beth Mackay MSYP (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) represented Scotland on the UK Youth…
Scottish Youth Parliament Showcases UNCRC in Action at UK Youth Parliament Annual Conference
With a strong background in children’s rights and advocacy, a group of us travelled to Brighton last weekend to…
UK Government backs Votes at 16 as we celebrate 10 years of youth enfranchisement in Scotland
Ten years after MSPs passed the Votes at 16 Bill in Scotland, we welcome Westminster’s plans to make it…
Public Transport Should be Accessible to All of US
Yesterday (Wednesday, 09 July 2025), a group of us met with government officials in Glasgow to call for a…
We’re Carrying Out Groundbreaking Manifesto Analysis to Shape Future Policy!
A group of MSYPs from across Scotland are joining forces this month to spotlight the issues young people care…