Jack Anderson MSYP

MSYP for Dundee City East and Trustee of the Scottish Youth Parliament. Chair of Dundee Youth Council.

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

There are real term spending cuts planned to education as well.

This will have a significant impact on children and young people.

[Daniel Johnson MSP @DJforEdS]

This is a chart that should sound klaxons in council chambers across Scotland.

The SNP are planning big cuts to local services if they get re-elected in May.

This analysis is set out in the Fiscal Forecast published alongside the budget today.

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

Post-devolution, it’s strange how little media and public attention Scottish budgets get.

Nothing compared to Westminster…

[Dundee Youth Council @DundeeYC]

2026 is going to be an exciting year for young people to have their voices heard.

🧵 Here’s 3 reasons why.

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

Happy New Year!

Great to watch the annual New Year’s Day Dook earlier in Broughty Ferry Harbour.

[Dundee Youth Council @DundeeYC]

As 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ comes to an end, we’ve been reflecting on our work throughout the year.

Wishing young people in Dundee and beyond a happy new year!

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

Weak on crime. Weak on the causes of
Crime.

Community service is an effective way at reducing reoffending rates and providing justice for the victims of crime. The current backlog is unacceptable.

[Scottish Express @ScotExpress]

Shocking justice figures reveal a 90 year backlog of community service as SNP Government is slammed for 'weak' soft touch laws - https://t.co/fDGPrCe8T2

https://t.co/fDGPrCe8T2

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas!

As most of us spend the day celebrating, I’m thinking of those in our armed forces and emergency services who are working.

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

Many of the measures in the Employment Rights Bill will disproportionately benefit young people:

Banning exploitative zero hour contracts.
Sick pay from day one.
Tackling fire and rehire.
Stronger family leave.

This is a boost to workers security, dignity and fairness.

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

@BBCPolitics The policy they introduced while in Government.

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

@WendtheWalker I think three Prime Ministers in just six weeks speaks for itself…

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

What a fantastic result last night 👏🏻👏🏻

This is the first time children and young people have seen @ScotlandNT qualify for the World Cup - we will all be cheering them on next year!

[Scotland National Team @ScotlandNT]

💙 Legends.

#FIFAWorldCup | @FIFAWorldCup

[Dundee Youth Council @DundeeYC]

Dundee Youth Council’s consultation into young people’s priorities is still open.

Share your views and help shape our priorities.

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

@Marcus_Flucker, @ella_msyp, @LeiaMSYP and I have written to the Minister for Further and Higher Education.

We raised concerns about the lack of funding for colleges and universities. The Scottish Government must invest to protect students.

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

Keir Starmer recently announced his aim that 2/3’s of young people will go onto University, College or an Apprenticeship.

Yet in Scotland students studying a HNC at College get less funding than those in first year at University despite it being the same level.

Time for change.

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

I am concerned about the proposed funding cuts at Dundee & Angus College.

For too long there has been insufficient funding for higher education in Scotland - and now staff and students are paying the price.

The Scottish Government must act.

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

@LloydAMelville Scotland has had varying tax and spending powers for 26 years.

The SNP already has the ability to invest in our communities and build a better future - this doesn’t require Independence.

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

Keir Mather becomes the youngest Government Minister in almost 200 years.

Young people bring fresh ideas, new energy and different experiences to these roles. That’s vital for good governance.

Hopefully we won’t have to wait as long for the next young Minister to be appointed.

[Department for Transport @transportgovuk]

Keir Mather MP (@Mather_Keir) has been appointed as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Transport.

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

@BenMSYP @OfficialSYP Congratulations Ben!

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

@MQuinnMSYP @OfficialSYP @scotgov Congratulations Matthew!

[Jack Anderson MSYP @JackAndersonSYP]

I’m standing as a candidate for the next @OfficialSYP Board.

Here’s why.