A group of MSYPs from across Scotland are joining forces this month to spotlight the issues young people care about most by analysing data from a nationwide consultation.
Shout out to Abby Lints MSYP, Jeslin Konthuruthy MSYP, Marcus Flucker MSYP, Ella Quinn MSYP, Mairi Miller MSYP, Amna Ansar MSYP, Fatemah Ghanem MSYP, Rhys Kahlon Andrew MSYP, Martha Dickie MSYP and Islay Jackson MSYP for attending the coding workshops at our office last week. They examined thousands of responses to help shape our 2026 – 2031 Manifesto which we’ll be launching later this year.
Created by young people, for young people, the Manifesto sets out a bold list of policy ideas and actions we want the Scottish Government and other decision-makers to implement over the next five years.
Isla Jackson, MSYP for Glasgow Anniesland, said: “It was a good day. It worked really well to have it all laid out like a spider web and connect it all really well. It reinforced what I know matters to young people, but it was useful to see how different areas of Scotland experience public transport and where their priorities are. However, what is clear is that there’s a universal feeling that young people can’t afford public transport and something needs to be done.”
Each coding session involves MSYPs diving deep into responses from the national consultation, categorising them in group exercises that generate both qualitative
The 2026–2031 Manifesto will address key topics including education, services (such as mental health), sustainability, social justice, and rights, including access to youth work.
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