Mattheos Perakis
Why do you want to become an MSYP
Most young people in Glasgow have never talked to a politician. A lot of us feel like nobody in charge is listening. I want to fix that. I’m not running to push my own ideas. I’m running to be your voice. I’ll take what young people in Glasgow Central care about and say it straight to the people who make the decisions. I already do this at university, where students pick me to speak up for them. As an MSYP, I want to do the same thing for everyone in our area. I also want to help young people meet politicians and speak for themselves.
Why should someone vote for you?
Because I won’t tell you what to think. I’ll tell the people in charge what you think. A vote for me isn’t a vote for my ideas. It’s a vote for yours. I’ll ask you what matters, let you choose what I work on, and always tell you what I’ve done, so you can check I’m keeping my promises.
I’ve done this kind of thing before. I speak up for students at my university, I started and run a society, and I look after the money for a student newspaper. I know how to organise things, get people together and get things done.
How will you consult with young people in your constituency?
I want to hear from everyone, not just the people who find it easy to speak up. Here’s how: - Tell me anything: one link on my social media, and QR codes around the area, where you can send me any issue. You’ll always get a reply. - Monthly vote: each month, the issues people raise most go to a public vote. The winner is what I work on that month. - Coming to you: I’ll visit schools, colleges, the university, youth clubs and community centres. Online polls alone would miss lots of people. - Telling you what happened: after every meeting with politicians, I’ll post what I said, what they said back and what happens next.
What are your top three issues from the list given?
Health and Wellbeing, Justice, Transport. The most important issue for me is young people feeling safe and looked after. That means a few things: getting help with your mental health when you need it, and feeling safe from violence, crime and people causing trouble. If you don’t feel safe walking home, or you can’t get help when you’re having a hard time, it’s hard to think about school, friends or anything else. Other things matter too. Good transport helps you get where you need to go. I want the Clyde Metro built without delays, with the parts that are ready opening first, like the Argyle Line. And clean streets make our area a place we can be proud of. But these are just my ideas to start with. I want young people in Glasgow Central to decide what matters most. I’ll ask you, listen, and let you vote on what I work on. Then I’ll take it straight to the people in charge.
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