Waspi Women Denied Pension Compensation by Labour Government

The decision to reject compensation for pension age changes has sparked accusations of betrayal and political opportunism.

The Labour government announced it will not compensate Waspi women, despite a parliamentary ombudsman recommendation for payments up to £2,950 each.
The changes to the state pension age, originally decided in 1995, were accelerated in 2011, causing financial losses for millions of women born in the 1950s.
Critics argue that successive governments, including the 2010 coalition, failed to provide adequate notice or support for affected women.
Labour's decision is attributed to fiscal constraints, with the estimated £10.5 billion cost deemed unaffordable given other public service priorities.
Campaigners and commentators accuse politicians of exploiting the Waspi cause for political gain while misleading women about the feasibility of compensation.