SYP Social Security Committee

The Official Twitter for the @OfficialSYP Social Security Subject Committee •
Convener - @Ryan_KellyMSYP •
Depute Convener - @AbiLennon1

[SYP Social Security Committee @SocSec_SYP]

We'll be keeping an eye on Thursday's rally as a committee and looking out for any further chances to campaign on this incredibly important issue

[SYP Social Security Committee @SocSec_SYP]

It's fantastic to see a rally being held on this issue

The expansion of universal free school meals to all primary pupils is a hugely important step in reducing food poverty and the stigma surrounding it, but we can still go so much further as a country

[SYP Social Security Committee @SocSec_SYP]

No young person should have to go hungry, regardless of age or stage of education

SYP's #FromScotlandsYoungPeople manifesto clearly shows that young people broadly support eliminating costs associated with school in many different areas

[SYP Social Security Committee @SocSec_SYP]

We also discussed some really important issues for our committee to work on over the next year, and we cannot wait to get back to work raising awareness of the most pressing issues facing our constituents during the pandemic

[SYP Social Security Committee @SocSec_SYP]

Hey, this account has been kinda quiet eh!

Earlier our committee elected our new convener and depute convener for over the next year, with @Ryan_KellyMSYP returning to the role of convener and @AbiLennon1 taking up the position of depute convener

[SYP Social Security Committee @SocSec_SYP]

Tonight we elected our new Convener and Depute elect team for 2020-21

We're happy to announce our Convener-elect @Dylan_MSYP and Depute-elect @Ryan_KellyMSYP!

[SYP TERA Committee 🌳🚙🐑 @SYPTERA]

Over the past 6 months our Rural Affairs subgroup have been consulting and bringing together this report about rural mental health.

This is a fantastic report and we encourage you all to give it a read.

https://t.co/IQXah87b1Z

[Culture and Media Committee @CME_SYP]

✨Here is the answer to yesterday’s ‘SYP from A to Z’ Gaelic word✨

“Coiste” means Committee which was a perfect word to use, as we are one of the 10 Committees at the @OfficialSYP! 💙

Get ready for the next word coming out shortly!

[Scottish Youth Parliament @OfficialSYP]

We welcome the introduction of a Bill to incorporate #UNCRC into Scots law.

Today's announcement is a significant moment in realising our shared vision of ensuring all children & young people growing up in Scotland have their human rights respected, protected and fulfilled.

[Scottish Youth Parliament @OfficialSYP]

In these uncertain times, the legal protection for children and young people’s rights is more important than ever.

Today marks a milestone in over 10 years of campaigning by children, young people and wider civil society, and we're proud to be a part of it! #UNCRCScotland

[Scottish Youth Parliament @OfficialSYP]

📆3 DAYS TO GO📆

Join us live this Saturday for 'unpacked' SYP's virtual Eco Festival!

♻️Young people and experts in #EnvironmentalProtection will be leading workshops to inspire you to take action to reduce pollution♻️

Use the hashtag #SYPReducePollution to tune in!

[ARCHIVED: Aaran McDonald MSYP FRSA @MSYPAaran]

I think more than ever we need a #UniversalBasicIncome to ensure poverty rates do not rise

Here's the relevant SYP Policy

[Morven Bayton @MorvenBayton]

Absolutely awesome to be able to present a motion on behalf of @SocSec_SYP at our digital #SYP72! Never have food banks been more essential that now!

[Ryan 🚩 @Ryryster]

Glad to be able to speak on @SocSec_SYP's amazing motion and note the human rights that our food banks and community food initiatives help to uphold

@MorvenMsyp did amazingly presenting on behalf of the committee, well done Morven!

Hope everyone will back our motion

[SYP Social Security Committee @SocSec_SYP]

Happy birthday to @OfficialSYP as our amazing organisation turns 21 today #SYPturns21

We're all so fortunate to be able to represent Scotland's young people on Social Security issues, as well as in the work we all do within our constituencies and vol orgs

[SYP Social Security Committee @SocSec_SYP]

Make your voice heard on these and many other important issues in our survey https://t.co/rMu2JSfexM

[SYP Social Security Committee @SocSec_SYP]

Do you have thoughts on some of Scotland's most pressing Social Security issues such as

• The Rollout of Universal Credit
• The Right to Food
• Providing Food and Shelter to the Homeless

If so, take part in @OfficialSYP's #FromScotlandsYoungPeople Manifesto Consultation!

[Social Justice and Social Security Committee @SP_SJSS]

We have received a letter from Cabinet Secretary @S_A_Somerville regarding a provision she plans to include in the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill 2 to give carers, eligible for carers allowance supplement, an additional £230 in June. Read the letter here: https://t.co/KUR1ZWKmyH

[SYP Social Security Committee @SocSec_SYP]

Yesterday we held our first online meeting as a committee and discussed lots of really important social security issues to work on throughout lockdown

Can't wait to get to work putting everything we discussed into action!

[Ryan 🚩 @Ryryster]

Hey! MSYPs across Scotland want to know your views on how #COVID19 is impacting on your life as a young person in Scotland, this will help us inform @scotgov of the needs of young people during the current situation

Fill in the #LockdownLowdown survey: https://t.co/r08UqR6LmU