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Waspi decision will lead to voters deserting Labour

Letters: Readers respond to the recent announcement that the government won’t pay compensation to women affected by the rising pension age

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer is ‘giving an open goal’ to Nigel Farage's Reform UK - here's how

KEIR Starmer’s Labour Government are “giving an open goal” to Reform UK with a mix of “unpopular decisions” and “poor communication”,…

The National (Scotland)

The Waspi women suffered outrageous misogyny, but in poverty-stricken Britain they’re not the top priority

The government is right in its decision not to pay the women up to £10.5bn in compensation – it can’t afford to, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Sarwar knows governing means difficult choices, says Murray after Waspi decision

The Scottish Secretary also said policy differences between Scottish Labour and the UK Government are to be expected.

Evening Standard

Watch live: Starmer grilled by senior MPs after Waspi compensation backlash

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer is grilled by senior MPs on the liaison committee on Thursday, 19 December — the first time since he was elected in July.

The Independent UK

SNP MP hits back as BBC host says Labour 'broke no promises' to Waspi women

AN SNP MP hit back after a BBC host said that Labour “haven't broken any promises” with their decision to reject an ombudsman’s…

The National (Scotland)

Waspi women hand KemiKaze a gift, which she fails to unwrap

Labour’s Christmas announcement of no compensation for pension changes is poor politics, but Badenoch bodged the argument

The Guardian - UK

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Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar have 'betrayed' Waspi women, says Jeremy Corbyn

JEREMY Corbyn has said that Keir Starmer and senior Labour figures – including Anas Sarwar – have “betrayed” Waspi women ...

The National (Scotland)

‘It’s undemocratic’: Waspi women on the decision not to pay compensation

Some are questioning loyalty to Labour while others say decision is unconstitutional

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer accused of spreading 'dangerous misinformation' on Waspi women

KEIR Starmer has been accused of spreading “dangerous misinformation” in his defence of not giving compensation to Waspi women.

The National (Scotland)

Starmer accused of betraying Waspi women as he rules out vote on compensation

Downing Street said it had ‘no plans’ for a vote on the issue, adding MPs had had ‘an opportunity to have their say’ on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

‘Raw fury’ among Waspi women who say fight not over after Labour’s rejection of compensation payout

Campaigners are seeking legal advice after the Labour government said taxpayerrs could not afford the £10.5 billion compensation package

The Independent UK

Scottish Labour minister squirms as BBC digs up his own Waspi women pledges

SCOTTISH Labour MP Michael Shanks was challenged by his own constituent live on the BBC on Wednesday as he defended the UK Government’s decision…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer grilled over Waspi women and winter fuel cut at last PMQs of year

Labour MP and Mother of the House Diane Abbott also hit out at the decision to deny Waspi women a payout saying they had fought a ‘sustained and passionate campaign for justice’

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The Independent UK

Watch live: Starmer faces Badenoch in final PMQs of 2024 as Labour defends Waspi compensation refusal

Watch live as Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch in the final PMQs of 2024 as Labour defends its controversial Waspi compensation refusal.

The National (Scotland)

Eight times Labour figures backed Waspi women before compensation 'betrayal'

SEVERAL senior Labour figures have been called out on social media for previously showing their support for Waspi women...

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Waspi campaign accuses Starmer of misinformation over claim 90% of women knew pension age to rise – as it happened

Activists say ombudsman’s findings ‘based on rigorous evidence 60% had no idea’ of changes

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves: improving services more important than Waspi women payout

Chancellor says high cost of compensation cannot be justified because most of women affected had known pension changes were coming

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Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves says compensation for Waspi women would not be fair to taxpayers

The Chancellor defended the decision not to pay an ‘expensive compensation package’, after she was confronted with her past support for the women.

The Independent UK

Labour accused of betraying WASPI women to win election after compensation snub

The Labour government came under fire on Wednesday after work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall rejected calls for 3.8m affected individuals to be given £1,000 and £2,950 each in compensation

The Independent UK

Waspi compensation: What does the government announcement mean for women hit by state pension changes?

Everything you need to know about the Waspi campaign following work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall’s latest update

The Independent UK

Waspi campaigners call payout denial ‘a cruel blow to a generation of women’

Compensation to up to 3.8 million women affected by the changes could have cost the government £10.5 billion, Liz Kendall says

The Guardian - UK

Anger greets UK government decision not to compensate ‘Waspi women’

Minister says flat-rate compensation scheme for women affected by rising state pension age would have cost taxpayer £10.5bn

The Independent UK

Scottish Labour had hoped for ‘compromise’ on Waspi compensation

The Labour-led UK Government has said there will be no financial compensation for women impacted by the change to the state pension age.

The National (Scotland)

SNP should pay Waspi compensation with devolved funds, Labour minister says

THE Scottish Government should step in to pay Waspi women compensation because the Labour Government will not, the UK Pensions Secretary has said ...

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