# In conversation: Presiding Officer Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP and Ellie Craig, Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament

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Podcast: [Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament](https://stenobird.com/podcast/podcasts-by-the-scottish-parliament-865107)
Published: 2026-03-06T15:36:13+00:00
Episode link: https://scottishparliament.podbean.com/e/in-conversation-presiding-officer-alison-johnstone-and-ellie-craig-chair-of-the-scottish-youth-parliament/
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## Resource

Presiding Officer Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP speaks with Ellie Craig MSYP, Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament. They talk about issues including: International Women's Day 2026 Youth participation and how young people shape democracy Gender representation and creating a more inclusive Parliament Social media’s impact on political engagement Respectful political debate Encouraging higher voter turnout among young people

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