Promise Ekhator
No comments Returning Officer Glasgow Central
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.
Muhammad Aslam
No comments Returning Officer Renfrewshire North and Cardonald
I want to become a MSYP because I want everyone voices to be heard help the community help improve it
Lyle Kinnon
No comments Returning Officer Glasgow Anniesland
I want to be an MSYP to create opportunities for young people. I was given an opportunity when I was allowed to attend an Additional Support Needs school when I needed it, then a public school to take my Highers, and then university, where I received even more support. Without these opportunities, I would not be as far in life as I am today. I have been able to see the benefits of the support systems currently in place for young people, but also the strain they are under and the risk they are at of collapse. We must work to ensure young people are given the best chance possible to thrive and develop into capable individuals regardless of background.
Snaha Sajjad
No comments Returning Officer Glasgow Southside
I want to become a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament because I want to be the megaphone for young people. I want to make sure that every single person who deserves to be listened is listened to. I want to make sure that’s their issues and problems are solved. I want to make sure that’s your voice isn’t ignored that your voice isn’t silenced at all.
I will become you voice I will listen to you and stand up for you.
Sara Abeid
No comments Returning Officer Glasgow Cathcart and Pollok
I want to be an MSYP because I think young people should have a say in the decisions that affect us. Sometimes adults make decisions about young people without properly listening to what we think, and I want to help change that. If I became an MSYP, I would represent young people in my area and make sure their opinions, worries and ideas are heard. I would like to help make positive changes in areas such as education, equality and mental health. I also want to encourage more young people to get involved and feel confident sharing their views. Being an MSYP would help me improve my communication, teamwork and leadership skills. I am willing to listen to different opinions, work with others and speak up about important issues. Most importantly, I would take my role seriously and make sure the young people I represent stay at the centre of my work.
Lacey Main
No comments Returning Officer Glasgow Easterhouse and Springburn
I want to be an MSYP because I want to give young people a voice. We have such a good community and amazing young people in the area yet some people still don’t listen to us. Adults should listen to young people and show us respect when we talk about how there isn’t enough spaces for us young people anymore. I believe we can make our community better than ever if we speak up.
Adauju Molokwu
No comments Returning Officer Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston
I want to become an MSYP because I want to make sure that the constituency becomes more vibrant by covering the area in people’s art, encouraging more people to walk and go outside without gentrifying it.
As well as going from there on how organisations can create opportunities that young people will know treat them with care and respect. These opportunities are meant for all young people.
And I want young people to also be aware there are multiple paths to education that they might want to take which could give an overall make it easier for young people, since everyone is different, and just raise awareness and reduce shame around it.
And I already met a lot of young people from all over, and I want to reach more because as simply put young people like you and me deserve respect, to be treated fairly, and to be seen.