Scottish Youth Parliament

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 💻 This week, Screensavers met in Glasgow to discuss misinformation on social media, examining various examples and developing strategies to protect young people online. Screensavers play a crucial role in creating content for the Mind Yer Time website, which has tips, stories, and information for everyone who wants to use their screen time positively! We asked MSYPs to share their thoughts on misinformation with our LinkedIn audience. Check it out! Also, visit our Mind Yer Time website here: https://mindyertime.scot/

How does talking about politics make you feel? 🤔 We’ve joined forces with Young Scot to hear what young people really think about politics, and where you go to find out what’s going on in the world. Your answers will help us shape our policies and resources in the lead-up to the Scottish Parliament Elections in 2026. Please take a moment to complete the short survey, which closes today! https://bit.ly/4eDlU70

Where do you get your news from? 🤔 Do you switch on the TV? 📺 Do you scroll on social media? 📱 That’s the kind of data we’re after! We’ve teamed up with Young Scot to explore young people’s views on politics and the kind of information you’re accessing. This will help shape our policies ahead of the Scottish Parliament Elections in 2026. Take a wee minute to complete the survey: https://bit.ly/4eDlU70

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣’𝙨 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣? Last weekend, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) travelled to Brighton to proudly represent Scotland at the UK Youth Parliament Annual Conference. Liasing with other regions, they shared how Scotland is leading the way on policies like free bus travel for under-22s, which empowers young people to access education, work, and community spaces without barriers. From discussing the impact of the Votes at 16 legislation to championing mental health and youth work, our MSYPs joined over 300 elected Members from across the UK to push for real change on the issues that matter most to young people. Read more here: http://bit.ly/3IQB1hP

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣’𝙨 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣? Last weekend, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) travelled to Brighton to proudly represent Scotland at the UK Youth Parliament Annual Conference. Liasing with other regions, they shared how Scotland is leading the way on policies like free bus travel for under-22s, which empowers young people to access education, work, and community spaces without barriers. From discussing the impact of the Votes at 16 legislation to championing mental health and youth work, our MSYPs joined over 300 elected Members from across the UK to push for real change on the issues that matter most to young people. Read more here: http://bit.ly/3IQB1hP

What do you think about politics? 🏛️ We’re currently working with Young Scot to find out more about what young people think of politics, and where you go to get trustworthy information. Please take a minute to complete this short survey: https://bit.ly/4eDlU70

How does talking about politics make you feel? 🤔 We’ve joined forces with Young Scot to hear what young people really think about politics, and where you go to find out what’s going on in the world. Your answers will help us shape our policies and resources in the lead-up to the Scottish Parliament Elections in 2026. Please take a moment to complete the short survey: https://bit.ly/4eDlU70

Where do you get your news from? 🤔 Do you switch on the TV? 📺 Do you scroll on social media? 📱 That’s the kind of data we’re after! We’ve teamed up with Young Scot to explore young people’s views on politics and the kind of information you’re accessing. This will help shape our policies ahead of the Scottish Parliament Elections in 2026.

What do you think about politics? 🏛️ We’re currently working with Young Scot to find out more about what young people think of politics, and where you go to get trustworthy information. Please take a minute to complete this short survey: https://bit.ly/4eDlU70

𝙑𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙩 16... 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙩! 💬 Last week, we were thrilled to hear the UK Government's plans to extend the Votes at 16 Bill across the country. Although we recognise this is only the first step toward making the legislation a reality for young people. Because young people aren't just willing to participate in politics - they're ready to be the solution 🦾 Here's what Martha Dickie, MSYP for Girlguiding Scotland, said about the news 👇 UK Youth Parliament Democracy Classroom National Youth Agency