SYP Update – New Members Motions

SYP Update – New Members Motions

Faith Sindick | Reporter At every SYP Sitting, the MSYP’s debate on new members motions that will either be passed or not passed. A members motion is a formal proposal put to a committee, in SYP the MSYP’s look at what is one way of the biggest problem facing young people in their constituency and create motions to tackle the problem. With the next SYP Sitting

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S2 In Action At Holyrood

S2 In Action At Holyrood

Lewis Mcpartlin | Reporter On the 21st of September 2017 a group of second year students embarked upon a trip to the Scottish Parliament Offices.  The purpose of the Visit was to view the BBC ‘s animation, illustrating pupils’ ideas of how the world will be in 50 years time. St Andrews and St Brides was chosen to attend along with Glasgow Gaelic school, due to

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The Political Voice For The Youth By The Youth

The Political Voice For The Youth By The Youth

Faith Sindick | Reporter The Scottish Youth Parliament represents all youth across Scotland. The vision for the Scottish Youth Parliament is to respect and value the views of tomorrow’s politicians and the youth of today. The goal for the Scottish youth Parliament is to make sure every young person in Scotland grows up to be the best they can be. For the next two years the

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Prejudice in Parliament

Prejudice in Parliament

Erin Brown | Editor Dawn Butler, a black MP, has spoken out while appearing on BBC Radio 5 on the issue of racism and sexism within parliament. Ms Butler said she has suffered racist jibes from colleagues in her time at the House of Commons, one such incident involved her being mistaken for a cleaner by another MP. The incident took place when Ms Butler was

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