Fife MSPs in no doubt over organisation’s importance

Fife MSPs are among those who fully support the work of the Scottish Youth Parliament.

Alex Rowley, Mid Scotland and Fife MSP and deputy leader of the Scottish Labour Party, said: “I very much support the work of the youth parliament and have been impressed by that work over many years now.

“I would highlight the focused and influential campaign the youth parliament ran on the living wage in Scotland where I met with many MSYP’s from Fife who were out making the case to employers as a good example of young people influencing and making a difference.

“Their recent campaign highlighting the unacceptable levels of poverty in Scotland is another example of the excellent work.

“As a council leader and then MSP I have met regularly with members of the youth parliament and worked with them on issues so yes they do make a difference and whatever the current issues are, they need to be addressed because it is my view the Scottish Youth Parliament is an important part of civic society in Scotland.”

Kirkcaldy SNP MSP David Torrance said: “I employ a former youth parliamentarian, Kelly Given, in my constituency office, and she has been a tremendous asset to my team.

“I believe the Scottish Youth Parliament has given her an excellent insight and experience which I am confident will help her excel in her future career.

“To me, Kelly is a shining example of how the youth parliament can succeed. Its importance has been demonstrated many times.”

West Scotland Green MSP Ross Greer, 22, a former youth parliamentarian who is now the youngest ever member at Holyrood, said: “We expect a huge amount from MSYPs, who are after all unpaid volunteers.

“Given this, SYP has achieved so much and is an essential voice for young people in Scotland.”

Alex Rowley: impressed by the youth parliament.