First Minister and Cabinet meet with children and young people
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) and Children’s Parliament (MCPs) are today meeting with the First Minister and…
Governments must step up to protect children’s rights, warns United Nations
The United Nations has today warned the UK and Scottish governments that they need to do much more to…
Have your voice heard! SYP elections get underway
Applications open today to stand in the Scottish Youth Parliament’s 2023 elections. Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament,…
Reflections on the First Minister’s Anti-Poverty Summit
Yesterday, I was invited to the First Minister’s Anti-Poverty Summit in Edinburgh. I was so pleased to be invited…
Over 75% of young people would be more likely to eat lunch at school if given a free school meal, new report finds
Today, the Scottish Youth Parliament has published a new report, ‘Young People’s Right to Food’, following a consultation across…
Letter to SNP Leadership Candidates and Scotland’s next First Minister
Today, the Scottish Youth Parliament has joined with nearly 75 organisations across the country in writing to candidates standing…
Parliament debate an opportunity to put UNCRC Bill back on the agenda while #TeamScotlandUN defend children’s rights in Geneva
“All rights are important, all rights should be law.” – Member of the Children’s Parliament Next month will…
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…
Young people need to know when their rights will be protected
I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak to the Scottish cabinet alongside members of the Scottish Youth…
Another week of let-downs show education review must lead to reform
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, today responded to the findings of Professor Ken Muir’s…