Tuesday, 22 May 2012
SHERIDAN STANDS DOWN AS MSYP
Austin Sheridan has stood down as Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Glasgow Southside to take up a council seat on Glasgow City Council as an SNP Councillor for the Baillieston Ward.
If you need to contact a Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament please email info@syp.org
Sunday, 14 August 2011
Should English Rioters Lose Council Homes?
UK Prime Minister David Cameron MP has said that people who have been found rioting will lose the tenancy of council homes if they live in one.
I don't believe that this is the right approach to take. I also disagree with the proposal put forward that they should lose benefits if they have been caught rioting. It will only make matters worse and create more looting. I would rather see them asked to do community service. They should play an active part in re-building the communities that they inflicted great damage to.
This would make the punishment fair. Not all rioters live in council homes and claim benefits so why should some pay more than others just because of their social background? I can understand why people are angry and would like to see people thrown out of council homes and lose benefits over this but we must look at the bigger picture.
Many of the people rioting believe that they have no opportunities open to them. That they have no chance in life. This would only make these feelings stronger which will push them into a position where they will commit more crime to survive.
Rioters have to learn a lesson. The things they did and took part in is completely unacceptable and there is no excuse but, the UK Government also has a lesson to learn. Cut off opportunities, cut back on youth workers and police, cut back on support for the most vulnerable and there may be a bigger price to pay which makes the saving become more expensive.
Now is the opportunity for the UK Government to sit up and listen to the people. I hope they grab the opportunity with both hands and make changes to ensure that the most vulnerable people in society have the best possible support that we can give them.
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
I don't believe that this is the right approach to take. I also disagree with the proposal put forward that they should lose benefits if they have been caught rioting. It will only make matters worse and create more looting. I would rather see them asked to do community service. They should play an active part in re-building the communities that they inflicted great damage to.
This would make the punishment fair. Not all rioters live in council homes and claim benefits so why should some pay more than others just because of their social background? I can understand why people are angry and would like to see people thrown out of council homes and lose benefits over this but we must look at the bigger picture.
Many of the people rioting believe that they have no opportunities open to them. That they have no chance in life. This would only make these feelings stronger which will push them into a position where they will commit more crime to survive.
Rioters have to learn a lesson. The things they did and took part in is completely unacceptable and there is no excuse but, the UK Government also has a lesson to learn. Cut off opportunities, cut back on youth workers and police, cut back on support for the most vulnerable and there may be a bigger price to pay which makes the saving become more expensive.
Now is the opportunity for the UK Government to sit up and listen to the people. I hope they grab the opportunity with both hands and make changes to ensure that the most vulnerable people in society have the best possible support that we can give them.
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
Thursday, 11 August 2011
English Riots
I am saddened to see the riots that have broken out in England. The amount of damage it has caused is awful and my heart goes out to all people who have been effected by people causing mayhem. I understand why it started in the first place but it has clearly gotten out of control.
To start from the beginning, it all started with a protest over a man being shot by a police officer. People were angry and held a protest. It seems to have been taken over by, what I can only describe as ,an anarchist mob who are happy to inflict great damage to communities and ordinary people, using it as an opportunity to steal.
It started out in Tottenham in London. It has now spread to other parts of London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle and other places in England. It is spreading fast and I fear that it is getting more and more out of control as time goes on.
The question I have been asking myself is will it spread to Scotland? I honestly doubt it. I don't think that people are in that kind of mentality in Scotland. Obviously I can't be certan but it just seems unlikely.
What can the UK Government do to get the situation under control? will the army be sent in? Maybe, if it keeps going the way it is I don't think we should rule it out or be surprised if they do become involved over the next couple of days if things don't calm down.
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP.
To start from the beginning, it all started with a protest over a man being shot by a police officer. People were angry and held a protest. It seems to have been taken over by, what I can only describe as ,an anarchist mob who are happy to inflict great damage to communities and ordinary people, using it as an opportunity to steal.
It started out in Tottenham in London. It has now spread to other parts of London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle and other places in England. It is spreading fast and I fear that it is getting more and more out of control as time goes on.
The question I have been asking myself is will it spread to Scotland? I honestly doubt it. I don't think that people are in that kind of mentality in Scotland. Obviously I can't be certan but it just seems unlikely.
What can the UK Government do to get the situation under control? will the army be sent in? Maybe, if it keeps going the way it is I don't think we should rule it out or be surprised if they do become involved over the next couple of days if things don't calm down.
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP.
Saturday, 21 May 2011
Austin Sheridan MYP welcomes new Govanhill Youth Hub
Austin Sheridan MYP welcomes the new Govanhill Youth Hub that will be set up by the end of this month. The hub is being provided by Glasgow Life which will be used by a wide range of youth groups in the South East of Glasgow for free. Austin Sheridan's MSYP & MYP offices will be based in the youth hub by July.
Austin Sheridan said "I think this will be a fantastic and well used facility that has been long needed in Govanhill. It is based within an area with more than it's fair share of social problems which have an negative effect on young people. I hope that the new hub will benefit the majority of young people in the area and help break down some of the barriers between different ethnic groups that exist"
If you have any questions please email Austin Sheridan at:
austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk
Posted by Austin Sheridan MYP
Austin Sheridan said "I think this will be a fantastic and well used facility that has been long needed in Govanhill. It is based within an area with more than it's fair share of social problems which have an negative effect on young people. I hope that the new hub will benefit the majority of young people in the area and help break down some of the barriers between different ethnic groups that exist"
If you have any questions please email Austin Sheridan at:
austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk
Posted by Austin Sheridan MYP
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Re-elect Nicola Sturgeon for Glasgow Southside - Alex Salmond for First Minister
Only 7 days till the people of Scotland go to the polls to decide who will form the Scottish Government for the next 5 years.
I am voting Nicola Sturgeon, the SNP candidate in Glasgow Southside, for my constituency MSP and will be voting Scottish National Party (SNP) 'Alex Salmond for First Minister' for my regional vote.
Out of the 4 party leaders I believe that Alex Salmond is the best person to lead Scotland for the next 5 years. He has a good record, a good team and vision that is good for Scotland.
Nicola Sturgeon is the best person to represent Glasgow Southside in the Scottish Parliament. She has a fantastic record as the constituency MSP for the former Glasgow Govan seat and is well known for her hard work in the communities that she has represented for the past 4 years. Glasgow Southside doesn't need another invisible politician. Glasgow Southside needs a strong representative. Nicola can do just that.
This election is about who will Govern Scotland for the next 5 years. Make sure you re-elect a competent Government that works for you. Vote SNP in both the constituency and regional votes.
On May 5, Be part of better, Vote SNP
Together we can make Scotland better. http://www.snp.org/
Posted by Austin Sheridan.
I am voting Nicola Sturgeon, the SNP candidate in Glasgow Southside, for my constituency MSP and will be voting Scottish National Party (SNP) 'Alex Salmond for First Minister' for my regional vote.
Out of the 4 party leaders I believe that Alex Salmond is the best person to lead Scotland for the next 5 years. He has a good record, a good team and vision that is good for Scotland.
Nicola Sturgeon is the best person to represent Glasgow Southside in the Scottish Parliament. She has a fantastic record as the constituency MSP for the former Glasgow Govan seat and is well known for her hard work in the communities that she has represented for the past 4 years. Glasgow Southside doesn't need another invisible politician. Glasgow Southside needs a strong representative. Nicola can do just that.
This election is about who will Govern Scotland for the next 5 years. Make sure you re-elect a competent Government that works for you. Vote SNP in both the constituency and regional votes.
On May 5, Be part of better, Vote SNP
Together we can make Scotland better. http://www.snp.org/
Posted by Austin Sheridan.
Sunday, 24 April 2011
New Glasgow MSYP-Elect Group Meets For First Time
The New MSYP-Elects met officially for the first time on Wednesday. Current MSYPs will represent their seats until the 11th of June when the new MSYP-Elects take up their new seats. Current MSYPs Austin Sheridan, Keenan Alexander, Rae Cahill and Craig Whyteside will continue to represent their current seats and will continue on as MSYPs in the new redrawn constituencies that they have been elected to represent. Current MSYPs that did not seek re-election or lost their election will stand down on the 11th of June.
I am pleased that I have been re-elected for a second term. I have done lots in the past two years as the MSYP for Glasgow Govan and I can do a lot more as the MSYP for the new seat which covers 60% of my old constituency, Glasgow Southside, over the next two years.
The Current MSYPs and the MSYP-Elects discussed the idea of a Glasgow Youth Council which I proposed back in 2009 when I was first elected. Over the past two years the current MSYPs worked with Glasgow City Council drawing up plans to implement a Glasgow Youth Council. Now we are in a position to implement it which I hope will be done within the next 6 months.
I have also been spending time getting to know the new areas that I will be taking in for when I become the Glasgow Southside MSYP. It has been very interesting speaking with community groups in the new areas getting an idea of the issues that local people face. It has taken a bit of time as 40% of Glasgow Southside is new to me.
If you have any questions please email me at: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP.
I am pleased that I have been re-elected for a second term. I have done lots in the past two years as the MSYP for Glasgow Govan and I can do a lot more as the MSYP for the new seat which covers 60% of my old constituency, Glasgow Southside, over the next two years.
The Current MSYPs and the MSYP-Elects discussed the idea of a Glasgow Youth Council which I proposed back in 2009 when I was first elected. Over the past two years the current MSYPs worked with Glasgow City Council drawing up plans to implement a Glasgow Youth Council. Now we are in a position to implement it which I hope will be done within the next 6 months.
I have also been spending time getting to know the new areas that I will be taking in for when I become the Glasgow Southside MSYP. It has been very interesting speaking with community groups in the new areas getting an idea of the issues that local people face. It has taken a bit of time as 40% of Glasgow Southside is new to me.
If you have any questions please email me at: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP.
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Are You Using Your Vote?
The Scottish General Election will be held on May 5. If you are registered to vote this is your opportunity to vote to decide who will be your local MSP (Constituency MSP) and your 7 Regional MSPs. You can register to vote if you are over 16 but can not vote until you are 18. Please follow this link for more information about voter registration. Use your vote, make sure your views are heard! http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/elections/voter-registration If you live in the new Glasgow Southside constituency, your candidates to become your constituency MSP are: Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish National Party (SNP) David Meikle, Conservative Stephen Curran, Labour Kenn Elder, Liberal Democrats Glasgow Regional List (you vote for a political party or independent) Scottish National Party (SNP), Alex Salmond for First Minister All Scotland Pensioners Party Scottish Conservative Party Scottish Labour Party British National Party Scottish Pirate Party Scottish Liberal Deomcrats Scottish Socialist Party Scottish Unionist Party Socialist Labour Scottish Christian Party Scottish Green Party Respect (Scotland) UKIP Scottish Homeland Party Independant (Caroline Johnstone) Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP.
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