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SYP Manifesto 2021 – 2026
Young people have shaped SYP’s work over the next five years, as well as inform Scotland’s political parties on what changes Scotland’s youth would like to see in the next Scottish Parliamentary term.
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@scotgov @SG_CarersPolicyhttps://t.co/NkzTtgllpW pic.twitter.com/aETfsDdS51— Young Scot (@YoungScot) July 23, 2020
Results SYP72
📢Announcing the results of #SYP72 Committee Motions!
At our virtual Sitting, MSYPs debated proposed motions about the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
The votes are in! Passed motions are now SYP policy, and will be used by MSYPs to raise the issues with decision-makers.
— SYP (@OfficialSYP) July 13, 2020
'SYP believes that the mental health problems facing the rural youth communities, including young farmers, have been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic & calls on decision makers to provide additional support to tackle this.' #SYP72 motion by @SYPTera, passed with 88% in favour. pic.twitter.com/wAfDk8WAyW
— SYP (@OfficialSYP) July 14, 2020
'SYP notes the increasing role of food banks in delivering food & medicine those who are most vulnerable during the pandemic, & believes that relevant decision makers should provide more support to these organisations.' #SYP72 motion by @SocSec_SYP, passed with 97% in favour. pic.twitter.com/jCrgeFP91i
— SYP (@OfficialSYP) July 13, 2020
'SYP acknowledges that the lack of universal access to strong & reliable broadband during is exacerbating existing social inequalities challenges during the COVID-19 crisis, & calls on @scotgov to take steps to combat this.'#SYP72 motion by @SYPTera, passed with 90% in favour. pic.twitter.com/P8VH0Oev5D
— SYP (@OfficialSYP) July 14, 2020
[2/2] & calls for this to continue in addition to preventative measures, an increase in housing for victims, awareness raising campaigns & ensuring there is a sufficient criminal justice response.' #SYP72 motion by Equalities & Human Rights Committee, passed with 96% in favour. pic.twitter.com/H8JXh5CD11
— SYP (@OfficialSYP) July 13, 2020
'SYP calls on the UK Government to participate in the international effort of sourcing PPE on an industrial scale, in partnership with international organisations, such as the WHO and G20.’#SYP72 motion proposed by @EXAComSYP, passed with 81% in favour. pic.twitter.com/EnkZf3kGNJ
— SYP (@OfficialSYP) July 13, 2020
‘SYP calls on decision makers to apply all available resources to ensure that the attainment gap does not widen due to the COVID-19 pandemic.’ #SYP72 motion proposed by @EducationSYP, passed with 99% in favour. pic.twitter.com/GSJ88qZXSj
— SYP (@OfficialSYP) July 13, 2020
SYP72
Keep up with Sandy (Moray MSYP) and follow his updates on SYP72
Welcome MSYPs to #SYP72!👋
"In SYP’s 21-year history, we have never held an online Sitting but this is a unique opportunity to try something new, and represent our constituents virtually for the first time." – @JackDudgeonMSYP, @SYPBoard's Chair.
— SYP (@OfficialSYP) July 4, 2020
"Are you ready to do everything you can to fight for your constituents’ rights as we head into one of the most turbulent times Scotland’s young people have ever seen and maybe will ever see?" –@JackDudgeonMSYP, @SYPBoard's Chair, opens #SYP72.
— SYP (@OfficialSYP) July 4, 2020
Good morning everyone! I have tea, my laptop is ready and MSYP's across are ready for #syp72 . I will be putting out polls throughout the day to get your opinions on the motions put forward at today's… https://t.co/y85n0kko6o
— Sandy Bond (@SandyBondmsyp) July 4, 2020
Our head of policy @BaileyLeeMSYP is talking about our manifesto for the following 5 years this morning at #syp72 . If young people haven't already please go to: https://t.co/aEIib5kyyD
To fill it out and have your say in future decision making in Scotland!— Sandy Bond (@SandyBondmsyp) July 4, 2020
Delighted to announce today the new group, the Manifesto Ambassador's, for @OfficialSYP's #FromScotlandsYoungPeople Manifesto for 2021-2026.
Applications open later today, closing on Friday 10th July at 9am. Spread the word and get YP to respond. https://t.co/NXl8Lrrl1b
— Bailey-Lee MSYP (@BaileyLeeMSYP) July 4, 2020
‘The Scottish Youth Parliament calls on decision makers to apply all available resources
to ensure that the attainment gap does not widen due to the COVID-19 pandemic.’— Sandy Bond (@SandyBondmsyp) July 4, 2020
‘The Scottish Youth Parliament believes that all key workers and young people in
caring roles should have access to suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) that is
up to the required standard for their role as well as adequate mental health support.’— Sandy Bond (@SandyBondmsyp) July 4, 2020
We have had two motions already at #syp72 . Young people in Moray: ensure you are heard and vote what you think on the motions. Remember, if you want more information on the motions please send me a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
— Sandy Bond (@SandyBondmsyp) July 4, 2020
Day 2
Later on we hear from @pinar_aksu5 (if you have any questions for her you can send them to me and I'll endeavour to get them answered for you). We will finish the day with some skills development workshops.
— Sandy Bond (@SandyBondmsyp) July 5, 2020
🗣️"How do you think young people are doing when it comes to COVID-19? Are we handling it well enough?"
📽️@jasonleitch: "In order to get to the other end of this, we really need to follow the guidance as I need you to be an example to the rest of your peer group". #SYP72 pic.twitter.com/ZxQOwCKSLd
— SYP (@OfficialSYP) July 5, 2020
🗣️"How do you think young people should handle further updates on COVID-19?"@jasonleitch answers:
➡️Get your information from trusted sources, like @YoungScot.
➡️Try and close down the conspiracy theories.
➡️Help by educating those around you. pic.twitter.com/wzzBvBkVOS— SYP (@OfficialSYP) July 7, 2020
Last weekend, I asked @jasonleitch Scotland’s Clinical Director when youth groups like Scouting and Guiding be allowed to return. Find out his response below. @OfficialSYP @ScoutsScotland 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/t6sIONOxVv
— Gregor Mitchell MSYP (@GregorMSYP) July 7, 2020
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Become a MSYP
There are two Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) who represent every Local Authority in Scotland, as well as MSYPs that represent different voluntary organisations.
Elections are held every two years, and the next election will take place in November 2021. If you missed the window to stand for election as an MSYP, don’t worry, there are lots of other ways you can have your voice heard.
Get in touch with your MSYP and drop them an email to find out how you can contribute to work done at both a local and national level.
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