The paid summer internship, established in memory of the former Livingston MP and Foreign Secretary, offers S5 and S6 pupils from across the constituency the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of political life both locally and at Westminster.
Livingston MP Gregor Poynton has announced that the application deadline for the 2026 Robin Cook Internship has been extended following strong interest from local students.
The paid summer internship, established in memory of the former Livingston MP and Foreign Secretary, offers S5 and S6 pupils from across the constituency the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of political life both locally and at Westminster.
Applications will now close at midday on Friday, May 15, giving more young people across the Livingston constituency the opportunity to apply.
The successful applicant will undertake a two-week placement during summer 2026, working alongside Mr Poynton and his team in the constituency and at the House of Commons in London.
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Announcing the extension, Mr Poynton said: “I’ve been really encouraged by the strong level of interest we’ve already seen in this year’s Robin Cook Internship.
“I want to make sure as many young people as possible across the Livingston constituency have the chance to apply, so we are extending the deadline to make sure we get as broad a range of applications as possible for this years programme.
“This internship is about opening up opportunities and showing young people that they can play a real role in shaping their communities and the future of our country. I would encourage anyone who is interested to put themselves forward.”
Applicants are required to submit (by email to Gregor.Poyton.MP@Parliament.uk) a CV and a 1,000–1,500 word essay on the theme:
“How Can Young People Shape the Future of the Livingston constituency?”
The internship pays the Real Living Wage and is open to S5 and S6 pupils attending schools across the Livingston constituency.
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