Research by Yonder, commissioned by WASPI, indicates that three-quarters of Brits reckon the government should overturn their choice not to award compensation to millions of women born in the s hit by state pension age rises.
Yet last month Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said there's going to be "no scheme of financial compensation" for those stung by changes to the pension timetable.
Despite ministerial claims that compensating WASPI women would unfairly burden taxpayers, fresh details challenge this stance. WASPI represents 3. That's a move that campaigners back.
Within Labour itself, according to Labour List, over 35 MPs have openly denounced the denial of compensation. Many more are reportedly pressing the issue behind closed doors. He championed Labour's commitment to social justice, saying, "Labour is the party of social justice and equality. After a decade of support from across the Labour movement, the WASPI women are not a political football β they are a generation of women who deserve the justice we have promised them.
He also added: "When that opposition vote comes, I will be doing the right thing and voting for WASPI women to receive the justice they are due and deserve. Meanwhile, Angela Madden, Chair of the WASPI Campaign, voiced her frustration, remarking: "For years we campaigned with prominent Cabinet members who have now reneged on their promises and decided not to deliver justice, despite the clear findings of the Ombudsman's report and the unwavering public support. She criticised the alleged lack of integrity among those in power and the impact on public trust, adding: "Not only does this question their integrity but throws public trust in our institutions into disarray.
