I want to become an MSYP because I want to make real changes for young people in Glasgow Central. One change I would like to see is shorter waiting times for mental health support. Waiting a long time for help can be difficult when someone is already struggling. I would also like to expand free travel to trains. Free bus travel for under-22s is a great support, but adding free train travel would give young people more transport options and could make some journeys quicker. I would also like bus services to run more often and be more reliable. I also want to improve safety by supporting better street lighting in areas where young people walk, especially during dark winter evenings. I have seen local youth organisations create positive change. As an MSYP, I would listen to young people, find out what needs to change and raise these issues.

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.