Austin Sheridan MSYP is to lead the debate against the VAT increase, from 17.5% to 20%, at the next sitting of the Scottish Youth Parliament. This will be put forward to MSYPs from across Scotland in March through a members motion tabled by Austin Sheridan.
Austin Sheridan said "In these difficult times the last thing that people and the economy needs is a tax on goods. For the economy to make a recovery we need to encourage spending, for people we need to make sure that they can afford things that they need. It would seem that the UK Government are set on hitting the most vulnerable people in society from cutting child tax credits, proposing National Citizens Service which would see young people forced in to unpaid work for 6 weeks or this tax on consumption which will make the price of fuel even higher which will have a detrimental effect on families and people in rural areas. The attack on the vulnerable has to stop now"
At the March Scottish Youth Parliament sitting members will be asked the following question written and tabled by Austin Sheridan MSYP:
"The SYP does not support the VAT rise from 17.5 percent to 20 percent as it will have a detrimental effect on young people and the poorest people in Scotland."
Agree
Disagree
The March SYP sitting will also see the first leaders debate between Holyrood party leaders for the upcoming Scottish Elections. The Party leaders are: Alex Salmond, First Minister, Leader of the Scottish National Party, Iain Gray, Leader of the Labour MSPs, Annabell Goldie, Leader of the Conservatives MSPs and Tavish Scott, Leader of the Liberal Democrat MSPs.
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP's constituency office.
Monday, 31 January 2011
Monday, 24 January 2011
Happy Burns Day
Fellow Scots and Friends of Scotland.
Today is Burns Day, the day we celebrate one of Scotland's finest minds. I like to use this day to reflect on his work and many other fine Scots. I believe that this is a day I can come together with my family and spend time with them as they are the most important people in my life. This year has been a difficult year for Scotland. We are facing massive cuts from Westminster, difficult weather and so on. I am sure Robert Burns would have had something to say about it if he was around!
This year has also been a difficult year for me so far. The Scottish Youth Parliament elections coming up on March 14-25th which I am standing in hoping to retain my seat which has been redrawn by the Scottish Boundary Commission and renamed Glasgow Southside, There is also the Scottish Parliament elections on May which I am involved in through political campaigning. I have also received sad personal news on Friday that my Gran has cancer which is very difficult for my family and I.
Through these difficult times I will look for guidance from many places. My friends, family, the work of Robert Burns and many other places.
I hope you have a fantastic Burns day. Enjoy his work!
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP.
Today is Burns Day, the day we celebrate one of Scotland's finest minds. I like to use this day to reflect on his work and many other fine Scots. I believe that this is a day I can come together with my family and spend time with them as they are the most important people in my life. This year has been a difficult year for Scotland. We are facing massive cuts from Westminster, difficult weather and so on. I am sure Robert Burns would have had something to say about it if he was around!
This year has also been a difficult year for me so far. The Scottish Youth Parliament elections coming up on March 14-25th which I am standing in hoping to retain my seat which has been redrawn by the Scottish Boundary Commission and renamed Glasgow Southside, There is also the Scottish Parliament elections on May which I am involved in through political campaigning. I have also received sad personal news on Friday that my Gran has cancer which is very difficult for my family and I.
Through these difficult times I will look for guidance from many places. My friends, family, the work of Robert Burns and many other places.
I hope you have a fantastic Burns day. Enjoy his work!
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP.
Monday, 10 January 2011
Gambia Justice Minister Shows True Colours
Today the Gambia Justice Minister Edward Gomez has threatened Gambians in exile through an article by "The Daily News". “We will wait here for them to come,” he said in an interview Friday, adding that they could be safe as long as they continue to be harbored abroad, but reminded them that they will be prosecuted anytime they come to The Gambia.
This is another example of the Gambian Government threatening citizens with prosecution if they return. Gambia has a very poor human rights record and refuse to hold free and fair elections.
As the Vice Chair of the Scottish Campaign for Human Rights in the Gambia I can assure people who are reading this blog that the group is fighting for human rights in Gambia for the correct reasons. Journalists and Opposition politicians are at the receiving end of violence and oppression by the current Gambian Government if they publicly speak out against the Government in place.
Edward Gomez, Gambian Justice Minister said, "These are unfortunately evil members of The Gambian society who took refuge abroad putting every nonsensical story on papers and on radios to tarnish the good image of The Gambia government" In my opinion the most evil members of Gambian Society are people who threaten violence and oppression against it's peoples and allows female genital mutilation.
I am pleased that 24 Westminster MPs voted for the early day motion put forward by Anas Sarwar MP. I alongside other politicians and campaign group members will continue to fight for the freedom of every Gambian and ensure that their human rights are enforced.
This article was most likely designed to try and put us off campaigning. It only makes us stronger and more determined.
The Daily News Article: http://dailynews.gm/africa/gambia/article/justice-minister-warns-gambians-abroad-of-backlash-for-denigration
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP.
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This article can be found at: www.AustinMSYP.co.nr
This is another example of the Gambian Government threatening citizens with prosecution if they return. Gambia has a very poor human rights record and refuse to hold free and fair elections.
As the Vice Chair of the Scottish Campaign for Human Rights in the Gambia I can assure people who are reading this blog that the group is fighting for human rights in Gambia for the correct reasons. Journalists and Opposition politicians are at the receiving end of violence and oppression by the current Gambian Government if they publicly speak out against the Government in place.
Edward Gomez, Gambian Justice Minister said, "These are unfortunately evil members of The Gambian society who took refuge abroad putting every nonsensical story on papers and on radios to tarnish the good image of The Gambia government" In my opinion the most evil members of Gambian Society are people who threaten violence and oppression against it's peoples and allows female genital mutilation.
I am pleased that 24 Westminster MPs voted for the early day motion put forward by Anas Sarwar MP. I alongside other politicians and campaign group members will continue to fight for the freedom of every Gambian and ensure that their human rights are enforced.
This article was most likely designed to try and put us off campaigning. It only makes us stronger and more determined.
The Daily News Article: http://dailynews.gm/africa/gambia/article/justice-minister-warns-gambians-abroad-of-backlash-for-denigration
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP.
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This article can be found at: www.AustinMSYP.co.nr
Tuesday, 4 January 2011
Scottish Labour Leader Should Apologise
Scottish Labour Leader Iain Gray MSP has offended the ambassador of Montenegro after he claimed the country took part in ethnic cleansing at First Minister's Questions.
The Ambassador, Marijana Zivkovic, chargé d'affaires at the Montenegro embassy in London, has rebuked him over the comments he made at Holyrood on 23 December. In a letter, she expressed her "deep regret" about the way he depicted the country.
She wrote: "Your statement that Montenegro was involved in 'ethnic cleansing', including your references to 'a war crimes tribunal and a UN peacekeeping mission' is simply incorrect"
This is not the only time Iain Gray MSP has offended other Nations. Mr Gray has criticised and insulted friendly, neighbouring, independent states and, with his former superior, Secretary of State for Scotland, Jim Murphy, was taken to task by the Norwegian ambassador for their criticisms of Norway in the past.
If Iain Gray is serious about becoming First Minister, he needs to get his act together as he is currently an embrassment to Scotland.
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP.
The Ambassador, Marijana Zivkovic, chargé d'affaires at the Montenegro embassy in London, has rebuked him over the comments he made at Holyrood on 23 December. In a letter, she expressed her "deep regret" about the way he depicted the country.
She wrote: "Your statement that Montenegro was involved in 'ethnic cleansing', including your references to 'a war crimes tribunal and a UN peacekeeping mission' is simply incorrect"
This is not the only time Iain Gray MSP has offended other Nations. Mr Gray has criticised and insulted friendly, neighbouring, independent states and, with his former superior, Secretary of State for Scotland, Jim Murphy, was taken to task by the Norwegian ambassador for their criticisms of Norway in the past.
If Iain Gray is serious about becoming First Minister, he needs to get his act together as he is currently an embrassment to Scotland.
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP.
Tuesday, 28 December 2010
Has your MSYP been awesome this year?
You think they deserve some recognition for their hard work, then why not nominate them for the Annual Scottish Variety Awards ‘Up and Coming Politician of the Year’ award 2011?
We need your nominations in to SYP HQ by hogmany 2010, to francesca.l@syp.org.uk
Just give us a few lines why you think they're great, and why they deserve the award.
Good luck!
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
We need your nominations in to SYP HQ by hogmany 2010, to francesca.l@syp.org.uk
Just give us a few lines why you think they're great, and why they deserve the award.
Good luck!
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Surge in Support for Independence
Austin Sheridan MSYP has welcomed a TNS opinion poll showing a surge in support for Scottish Independence.
The poll shows a record 40% of Scots want to see the Scottish Parliament have the powers of Independence. The TNS poll conducted over St Andrews Day shows 40% support the Scottish Parliament having the powers and responsibilities to enable Independence, with only 44% opposed.
The TNS poll follows findings by the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey which shows that support for Scottish Independence rises to almost half (45 per cent) if taxes were to go down by £500 – with 62 per cent also saying that the Scottish Parliament should take the most important decisions about welfare benefits, while 57 per cent say the same about taxes.
Commenting, Austin Sheridan said:
"This poll is a great boost for the Independence movement that is forever growing in Scotland, especially at a time when Westminster has nothing good to offer Scotland in these difficult economic times.
"I hope that the UK Government will take the results from this poll seriously and consider giving Scotland control over it's own economy so that the Scottish Government can grow Scotland's economy and shield Scotland from savage London cuts. Currently the Scotland Bill at Westminster does not contain the powers necessary and is far short of what is really needed to protect Scottish citizens
"This will be a key issue in my election campaign in the bid to become the MSYP for the new constituency of Glasgow Southside as these powers are needed to protect peoples jobs and education. It is time to stand up to Westminster and tell them that the young people of Scotland will not accept their cuts that will have an negative impact on young peoples education and jobs."
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP's Constituency Office.
Contact: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk
The poll shows a record 40% of Scots want to see the Scottish Parliament have the powers of Independence. The TNS poll conducted over St Andrews Day shows 40% support the Scottish Parliament having the powers and responsibilities to enable Independence, with only 44% opposed.
The TNS poll follows findings by the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey which shows that support for Scottish Independence rises to almost half (45 per cent) if taxes were to go down by £500 – with 62 per cent also saying that the Scottish Parliament should take the most important decisions about welfare benefits, while 57 per cent say the same about taxes.
Commenting, Austin Sheridan said:
"This poll is a great boost for the Independence movement that is forever growing in Scotland, especially at a time when Westminster has nothing good to offer Scotland in these difficult economic times.
"I hope that the UK Government will take the results from this poll seriously and consider giving Scotland control over it's own economy so that the Scottish Government can grow Scotland's economy and shield Scotland from savage London cuts. Currently the Scotland Bill at Westminster does not contain the powers necessary and is far short of what is really needed to protect Scottish citizens
"This will be a key issue in my election campaign in the bid to become the MSYP for the new constituency of Glasgow Southside as these powers are needed to protect peoples jobs and education. It is time to stand up to Westminster and tell them that the young people of Scotland will not accept their cuts that will have an negative impact on young peoples education and jobs."
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP's Constituency Office.
Contact: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk
Monday, 13 December 2010
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Govan High Autism Unit
Today (13/12/10) I attended the Govan High Autism Unit's Christmas Fayre. It was a really good opportunity to catch up with the young people that attend the Govan High AU in my constituency. There was home baking that pupils in the unit had made in their home economics department as well as pitching in to decorate the corridors and class rooms for the Christmas season.
While I was there I picked up a few cases such as the lack of grit in the area that the school is situated which makes it difficult for pupils and staff to walk around the School grounds and community due to the ongoing poor weather conditions that Scotland has at the moment. Another thing that has been raised was the fact that the school library has been closed for almost 3 months now due to the librarian resigning. After a phone call to Glasgow City Council I was assured that the library will be open after the Christmas holiday.
The event today was a good opportunity for the AU to raise money so I made sure I was digging deep and managed to pick up a few things. I brought a DVD called Animal Farm which is based on the book that George Orwell wrote who I am a great fan of. I also brought some home baking which was made by the pupils in the AU and also won a few prises on the raffle stall.
It was a fantastic event and I would like to think all AU pupils and staff for making such a cracking effort to make the day the success that it was. I'm already looking forward to next year's Christmas fayre!
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP.
While I was there I picked up a few cases such as the lack of grit in the area that the school is situated which makes it difficult for pupils and staff to walk around the School grounds and community due to the ongoing poor weather conditions that Scotland has at the moment. Another thing that has been raised was the fact that the school library has been closed for almost 3 months now due to the librarian resigning. After a phone call to Glasgow City Council I was assured that the library will be open after the Christmas holiday.
The event today was a good opportunity for the AU to raise money so I made sure I was digging deep and managed to pick up a few things. I brought a DVD called Animal Farm which is based on the book that George Orwell wrote who I am a great fan of. I also brought some home baking which was made by the pupils in the AU and also won a few prises on the raffle stall.
It was a fantastic event and I would like to think all AU pupils and staff for making such a cracking effort to make the day the success that it was. I'm already looking forward to next year's Christmas fayre!
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP.
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