Willie Coffey MSP, Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley

Recent appearances

Scottish Parliament: State Pension Changes (Compensation for Women) 3 Apr 2019

I too thank my colleague Sandra White for securing the debate and representing the case of many thousands of women across Scotland who are being robbed of their pensions by the UK Government. I also welcome to the Parliament the Ayrshire WASPI women and their families who have campaigned long and hard to right this wrong. Robbery is the appropriate term here, because that is what it is:...
Scottish Parliament: Stalking Awareness Week 2019 2 Apr 2019

I, too, congratulate Rona Mackay on securing the debate for stalking awareness week, which is next week. I am making this speech on behalf of a number of women in my constituency who have raised the issue with me. I thank East Ayrshire Women’s Aid and, of course, Ann Moulds of Action Against Stalking, who has been mentioned already, for taking the time to provide valuable briefings for the...
Scottish Parliament: Mental Health (Young People and Social Media) 21 Mar 2019

The First Minister will be aware of the tragic death of a young 18-year-old girl in Kilmarnock last weekend, which was followed only hours later by the death of another youngster in Ayrshire. I understand that there are no suspicious circumstances. A growing number of young people across Ayrshire seem to be ending their lives through suicide, which is clearly heartbreaking for their families...