Statement from SYP Board
Following the sentencing of Jordan Linden today, a spokesperson for the Board of the Scottish Youth Parliament said:…
UK Youth Parliament sits in the House of Commons
On Friday 28 February 2025, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament who also serve as UK Youth Parliament Scotland…
All aboard for change: free inter-island ferry travel secured for young people
Yesterday MSPs voted to pass the Scottish Government budget for 2025/26. We are pleased to see issues progressed…
Safer Internet Day 2025: Keeping young people safe online
Tuesday 11th February is Safer Internet Day. The theme for this year’s Safer Internet Day is ‘Too good to…
Members give evidence to the Education, Children and Young People Committee
Earlier this week, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament were invited to provide evidence to The Scottish Parliament’s…
Working with Police Scotland in their role as a corporate parent
The Scottish Youth Parliament have been working with Police Scotland over the last 6 months to set out key…
December 2024 newsletter
The latest edition of our new partners and stakeholders has been published! SYP Chair Ellie Craig MSYP…
#CabinetTakeover 2024: Increase mental health training and education
In November 2024, Sophie Kerrigan MSYP and Skye Morgan MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister…
The role of men and boys in tackling sexism in the workplace
This year marked the 20th annual Festival of Politics held at The Scottish Parliament in August every year. There…
MSYPs discuss ending gender-based violence at SYP82
At the beginning of November, over 30 MSYPs from across Scotland came together to debate and discuss different solutions…
#CabinetTakeover 2024: Investing in and protecting youth work services
In November 2024, Hamish Nott MSYP and Daniela Onyewuenyi MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister…
25 years of youth voice and devolution: SYP82 in Parliament
Since 2017, SYP has been working in partnership with the Scottish Parliament to increase young people’s representation and involvement…
#CabinetTakeover 2024: Ending gender-based violence
In November 2024, Martha Dickie MSYP and Esperanza Giesen MSYP gave a speech to the First Minister…