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The Official Twitter for the @OfficialSYP Social Security Subject Committee • Convener - @Ryan_KellyMSYP • Depute Convener - @AbiLennon1

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It's fantastic to see a rally being held on this issue The expansion of universal free school meals to all primary pupils is a hugely important step in reducing food poverty and the stigma surrounding it, but we can still go so much further as a country
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No young person should have to go hungry, regardless of age or stage of education SYP's #FromScotlandsYoungPeople manifesto clearly shows that young people broadly support eliminating costs associated with school in many different areas
State schools should be financially supported by decision-makers to reduce or eliminate the costs of... School meals: Agree 85.4% Disagree 7.9% Don't know 6.7% Uniforms: Agree 79.6% Disagree 12.9% Don't know 7.5% School trips: Agree 69.4% Disagree 18.7% Don't know 11.9% Stationary and jotters: Agree 82.6% Disagree 9.7% Don't know 7.7% Extra-curricular activities: Agree 73.6% Disagree 13.9% Don't know 12.5% Applications for university: Agree 84.3% Disagree 7.1% Don't know 8.6% Travel to and from school: Agree 84.6% Disagree 7.8% Don't know 7.5% Attending work experience: Agree 81.4% Disagree 8.5% Don't know 10.1%

ALT State schools should be financially supported by decision-makers to reduce or eliminate the costs of... School meals: Agree 85.4% Disagree 7.9% Don't know 6.7% Uniforms: Agree 79.6% Disagree 12.9% Don't know 7.5% School trips: Agree 69.4% Disagree 18.7% Don't know 11.9% Stationary and jotters: Agree 82.6% Disagree 9.7% Don't know 7.7% Extra-curricular activities: Agree 73.6% Disagree 13.9% Don't know 12.5% Applications for university: Agree 84.3% Disagree 7.1% Don't know 8.6% Travel to and from school: Agree 84.6% Disagree 7.8% Don't know 7.5% Attending work experience: Agree 81.4% Disagree 8.5% Don't know 10.1%

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We'll be keeping an eye on Thursday's rally as a committee and looking out for any further chances to campaign on this incredibly important issue
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Hey, this account has been kinda quiet eh! Earlier our committee elected our new convener and depute convener for over the next year, with @Ryan_KellyMSYP returning to the role of convener and @AbiLennon1 taking up the position of depute convener
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We also discussed some really important issues for our committee to work on over the next year, and we cannot wait to get back to work raising awareness of the most pressing issues facing our constituents during the pandemic
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Tonight we elected our new Convener and Depute elect team for 2020-21 We're happy to announce our Convener-elect @Dylan_MSYP and Depute-elect @Ryan_KellyMSYP!
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SYP Social Security Committee retweeted
SYP TERA Committee 🌳🚙🐑@SYPTERA9 Sep 2020
Over the past 6 months our Rural Affairs subgroup have been consulting and bringing together this report about rural mental health. This is a fantastic report and we encourage you all to give it a read. documentcloud.adobe.com/link…
Green and white background SYP logo on the bottom white section, on the green section white text which reads THE RURAL MENTAL HEALTH REPORT Report by the Transport, Environment and Rural Affairs Subject Committee September 2020

ALT Green and white background SYP logo on the bottom white section, on the green section white text which reads THE RURAL MENTAL HEALTH REPORT Report by the Transport, Environment and Rural Affairs Subject Committee September 2020

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SYP Social Security Committee retweeted
Culture and Media Committee@CME_SYP4 Sep 2020
✨Here is the answer to yesterday’s ‘SYP from A to Z’ Gaelic word✨ “Coiste” means Committee which was a perfect word to use, as we are one of the 10 Committees at the @OfficialSYP! 💙 Get ready for the next word coming out shortly!
If you’re guess for yesterday’s Gaelic word was a COMMITTEE, you’d be correct! SYP is made out of 10 different Committees that tackle different areas and remits, just like Scottish Parliament Committees do. Each Committee elects a Convenor which is part of the Convenors group, who make decisions on campaign matters, as well as all things policy, when it comes to motions submitted. Each Committee also has a Debuty which takes care of things on behalf of the Convenor. All the committees are: Culture and Media, Education and Lifelong Learning, Equalities and Human Rights, External Affairs UK and International Relations, Health and Wellbeing, Jobs Economy and Fair Work, Justice, Social Security, Sports and Leisure, and Transport Enviroment and Rural Affairs.

ALT If you’re guess for yesterday’s Gaelic word was a COMMITTEE, you’d be correct! SYP is made out of 10 different Committees that tackle different areas and remits, just like Scottish Parliament Committees do. Each Committee elects a Convenor which is part of the Convenors group, who make decisions on campaign matters, as well as all things policy, when it comes to motions submitted. Each Committee also has a Debuty which takes care of things on behalf of the Convenor. All the committees are: Culture and Media, Education and Lifelong Learning, Equalities and Human Rights, External Affairs UK and International Relations, Health and Wellbeing, Jobs Economy and Fair Work, Justice, Social Security, Sports and Leisure, and Transport Enviroment and Rural Affairs.

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SYP Social Security Committee retweeted
Scottish Youth Parliament@OfficialSYP1 Sep 2020
We welcome the introduction of a Bill to incorporate #UNCRC into Scots law. Today's announcement is a significant moment in realising our shared vision of ensuring all children & young people growing up in Scotland have their human rights respected, protected and fulfilled.
We support UNCRC incorporation into Scots Law. Why? Incorporation can encourage a culture change in which children and young people's voices are listened to, respected and influence the world around them.

ALT We support UNCRC incorporation into Scots Law. Why? Incorporation can encourage a culture change in which children and young people's voices are listened to, respected and influence the world around them.

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SYP Social Security Committee retweeted
Scottish Youth Parliament@OfficialSYP1 Sep 2020
In these uncertain times, the legal protection for children and young people’s rights is more important than ever. Today marks a milestone in over 10 years of campaigning by children, young people and wider civil society, and we're proud to be a part of it! #UNCRCScotland
Scottish Government
@scotgov1 Sep 2020
Replying to @scotgov
We will incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law by the end of this @ScotParl. This will ensure that the rights of children, young people and their families will be built into all aspects of public life in Scotland. #ScotPfG
A blue infographic with an icon of two children with their arms in the air. White text reads: We will incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots Law by the end of this Parliament.

ALT A blue infographic with an icon of two children with their arms in the air. White text reads: We will incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots Law by the end of this Parliament.

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SYP Social Security Committee retweeted
Scottish Youth Parliament@OfficialSYP5 Aug 2020
📆3 DAYS TO GO📆 Join us live this Saturday for 'unpacked' SYP's virtual Eco Festival! ♻️Young people and experts in #EnvironmentalProtection will be leading workshops to inspire you to take action to reduce pollution♻️ Use the hashtag #SYPReducePollution to tune in!
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SYP Social Security Committee retweeted
Morven Bayton@MorvenBayton4 Jul 2020
Absolutely awesome to be able to present a motion on behalf of @SocSec_SYP at our digital #SYP72! Never have food banks been more essential that now!
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SYP Social Security Committee retweeted
Ryan@Ryryster4 Jul 2020
Glad to be able to speak on @SocSec_SYP's amazing motion and note the human rights that our food banks and community food initiatives help to uphold @MorvenMsyp did amazingly presenting on behalf of the committee, well done Morven! Hope everyone will back our motion
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Happy birthday to @OfficialSYP as our amazing organisation turns 21 today #SYPturns21 We're all so fortunate to be able to represent Scotland's young people on Social Security issues, as well as in the work we all do within our constituencies and vol orgs
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Do you have thoughts on some of Scotland's most pressing Social Security issues such as • The Rollout of Universal Credit • The Right to Food • Providing Food and Shelter to the Homeless If so, take part in @OfficialSYP's #FromScotlandsYoungPeople Manifesto Consultation!
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Make your voice heard on these and many other important issues in our survey surveygizmo.eu/s3/90236199/F…
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We have received a letter from Cabinet Secretary @S_A_Somerville regarding a provision she plans to include in the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill 2 to give carers, eligible for carers allowance supplement, an additional £230 in June. Read the letter here: ow.ly/fUi130qDUDA
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Yesterday we held our first online meeting as a committee and discussed lots of really important social security issues to work on throughout lockdown Can't wait to get to work putting everything we discussed into action!
Members of the committee taking part in a zoom call

ALT Members of the committee taking part in a zoom call

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SYP Social Security Committee retweeted
Ryan@Ryryster6 Apr 2020
Hey! MSYPs across Scotland want to know your views on how #COVID19 is impacting on your life as a young person in Scotland, this will help us inform @scotgov of the needs of young people during the current situation Fill in the #LockdownLowdown survey: bit.ly/2xOe3mJ
Lockdown Lowdown: What young people in Scotland think about COVID-19

ALT Lockdown Lowdown: What young people in Scotland think about COVID-19

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SYP Social Security Committee retweeted
Social Security Scotland
@SocSecScot1 Apr 2020
Carer’s Allowance Supplement, Young Carer Grant and Funeral Support Payment are increasing. The new figures were announced during the Scottish Budget on 6 February 2020. Read more here: socialsecurity.gov.scot/news…
Coins and an upward arrow. We're increasing the amount of some payments in line with inflation from April 2020

ALT Coins and an upward arrow. We're increasing the amount of some payments in line with inflation from April 2020

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