You still have seven days to cast your vote in the Scottish Youth Parliament elections …
The Scottish Youth Parliament is a non-party political organisation made up of 150 young people representing every constituency in Scotland. It campaigns to highlight the views of Scotland’s young people on a national and international stage.
Its members meet three times each year at a range of different locations, including in the main chamber at Holyrood’s Scottish Parliament.
There are 12 seats representing Edinburgh open to candidates who receive the most votes at the elections in March. These are in six city areas: Central, Eastern, Northern & Leith, Pentlands, Southern and Western.
Anyone aged between 12 and 25 is eligible to vote – to get involved young people can log onto the Young Scot website and use their Young Scot number to vote (temporary numbers for voting are also available from a selection of schools and community venues across the city).
EDINBURGH NORTHERN & LEITH CANDIDATES
EILIDH MACKAY
Hello, I’m Eilidh, and I want to be your MSYP for Edinburgh North and Leith. Why Me?
I am passionate about being a voice for young people in my area and across Scotland
I think there are important changes that need to be made for the benefit of young people in our country
I have been a member of the Youth Issues forum for 4 years, proving my enthusiasm and meaning I know what issues are important to young people in Edinburgh
I have a lot of experience in public speaking so won’t be afraid to speak out about the issues that are important
MAIN ISSUES
Votes at 16
This is something I feel very strongly about; we have a voice that deserves to be heard
Sex Education
I feel that there is a serious lack of proper sex ed in schools. This is an issue I’ve heard from a lot of people and one I promise to take forward
School Dinners
Everyone knows school dinners are awful, so why has nothing changed? There needs to be a proper look taken at the quality and healthiness of what we serve to school students.
Follow Me – @littlenerdyscot – and tweet me with any questions you may have. I Hope I Have Your Vote!
KIERAN REAPE
Why I’m Standing
I’m standing for Edinburgh Northern and Leith in the upcoming 2015 Scottish Youth Parliament elections to represent the young people in the
Edinburgh Northern and Leith constituency.
What I will support and commit to as a Member of Scottish Youth Parliament:
– Votes at 16 (including all elections; UK and Scottish General Elections;
European Elections and Local Council Elections)
– Equality in Young People.
– Higher minimum wage for under-18’s and Modern Apprentices
I want Votes at 16 to become a reality across every type of election possible. This ties in with equality in young people. Young people should be able to Vote.
I also want Modern Apprentices and Under 18’s to be paid higher. The Modern Apprenticeship minimum wage is £2.73 per hour. Compare
that to the National Minimum of £6.50 per hour and you can see that the
gap is far too big.
A little bit about me
I’m 17 years old and born and raised in Edinburgh. I attended Drummond Community High School. After leaving in 5th year I ended up doing some work with the European Parliament shortly after I left school and eventually started a Certificate of Work Readiness at
the National Records of Scotland in January 2014 to March 2014.
I completed the certificate in March and achieved a Highly Commended SQA Star Award for my efforts there and my destination of work after the placement. After the placement I immediately started a one year modern apprenticeship for a SVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration. I now work for the Scottish Government.
Like me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KieranReapeMSYP
Follow me on Twitter: @Keezor
Email me: K.L.Reape@gmail.com
Please note that due to the Code of the Civil Service, my influence on anything to do with the portfolio I will work in is extremely limited. It’s fortunate that each constituency actually has two MSYP’s. In the case of a portfolio topic, of where I work was to arise, I would plan to hand it over to the other MSYP of the constituency.
TERRI SMITH
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Past experience:
I’ve been a MSYP since 2009
Current Vice Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament
Peer educator/mentor locally & nationally
Youth Worker with disadvantaged young people
Involved in 3 successful national campaigns
Registered over 200 young people to vote in the referendum
Why vote for me?
I have vast experience
I’m hard working
Great at public speaking
I love working with young people
I always throw in a bit of banter
I’m committed to further representing you for another 2 years!
I have a great working relationship with our politicians.
A vote for #TeamTerri is a vote for …
1. More support for LGBT young people
2. More knowledge and access to local and national opportunities
3. Engage and provide more support to the local youth forum and youth clubs/groups
4. Campaign to improve work experience
5. Tackle bullying In schools and provide further support for bullied young people
6. Continue to work with NUS Scotland to ensure college and university students aren’t facing further cuts to their education.
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