10 Years of Votes at 16 in Scotland – My experience in Northern Ireland
In this blog, Marcus Flucker MSYP (Angus South) shares his experiences of attending a Votes at 16 conference in…
Celebrating ten years of votes for 16 and 17 year olds in Scotland!
SYP has been campaigning for Votes at 16 since we were established in 1999, and it…
Young People and the Future of Scotland – new report published!
In February 2025, the Scottish Youth Parliament was asked by the Scottish Government to work alongside Futures Practitioners from…
We’re ‘TakingOver’ for Scotland’s Young People
One of Scottish Youth Parliament’s highlights, the annual Executive Takeover (ET) saw six of our members brilliantly express young…
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…
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…
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…
#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…