We’re championing meaningful participation in £1.5M Synergy programme
The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) is the second national partner in Synergy – a bold, five-year programme led by…
Five key statistics you need to know about youth unemployment – by Jack Anderson MSYP
Jack Anderson is an MSYP for Dundee City East and an SYP Trustee. This picture was taken at our 84th…
We took meaningful participation to Parliament
Children and young people’s rights were at the centre of parliamentary discussions at Holyrood last week, with MSYPs showcasing…
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…
Young people want safe public transport – by Marcus Flucker MSYP
In May 2025, the First Minister announced that the Scottish Government would bring secondary legislation to introduce a process…
SYPlatform – The latest from SYP | 30 Jan 2026
Welcome to #SYPlatform – the latest update on everything happening across SYP. Despite the rainy days, January blues,…
Fake news fuels political disconnect among Scotland’s young voters, major survey finds
Young people in Scotland have had the right vote from the age of 16 in Scottish Parliament and local…
SYP Chair 2025 Recap
Happy New Year, everyone! As we begin 2026, I wanted to reflect on what I got up to in…
#SYPlatform – The latest from SYP | 14 Nov 2025
The festive season might be around the corner, but at SYP, the year is far from over! A few…