UK Parliament Week 2026 to be celebrated across Central Ayrshire
Alan Gemmell, Member of Parliament for Central Ayrshire, is inviting everyone to get involved in
UK Parliament Week (UKPW), an annual event spreading the word about what Parliament is,
what it does and how you can get involved
8 July 2026
This year’s UKPW introduces young people to parliament step by step to help them find out what
it does, how it affects everyone’s daily lives and how they can get involved.
This year UK Parliament Week is taking place from 23-29 November. Thousands of schools, youth groups, and community organisations in constituencies across the UK have already signed up. Last year over 2.8 million people took part in every nation and region of the UK, and many countries all over the world.
Everyone who signs up for UK Parliament Week is posted a FREE kit packed with resources, including a booklet (with information and activity ideas tailored for youth groups, primary and secondary schools, or adults), a pop-up ballot box, a banner, stickers, and a unique Petitions Pursuit board game to help them run a UKPW activity.
Gemmell said:
“UK Parliament Week is an excellent opportunity for people in Central Ayrshire to find out more about the parliament, how it shapes their everyday lives, and the ways they can get involved with its work. I encourage schools and local groups to sign up and I’m looking forward to seeing lots of constituents, especially young people, taking part.”
Fran Jeens, Head of Education and Engagement at UK Parliament, said:
“It’s always fantastic to see schools and communities coming together for UK Parliament Week, exploring democracy and discovering the ways they can actively participate. We’re looking forward to this year’s UKPW being even bigger and be