FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Waspi | History Defined

More than 5000 Scottish Waspi women die 'waiting for justice', figures show

MORE than 5000 Scottish Waspi women died “waiting for justice” since 2020, new figures have shown.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 12

Andy Burnham 'breaks Labour U-turn record' with Waspi climbdown

ANDY Burnham “has broken the Labour U-turn world record” after his climbdown on Waspi compensation, it has been claimed.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11

Andy Burnham rules out paying compensation to Waspi women

Labour leadership hopeful says he does not support payments after backlash but is open to other benefits

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11

MP likens Government to flat-earthers over refusal to compensate Waspi women

Labour’s Rebecca Long Bailey said the Government’s argument against compensation for the 1950s-born women is ‘bizarre’ and ‘makes no sense’.

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

Waspi group: Safeguard will ‘prevent risk of financial ruin’ in compensation bid

The Women Against State Pension Inequality group said an agreement had been reached for a costs capping order in its legal battle.

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025

Martin Lewis issues warning to Waspi women over new scam

Some bogus websites are requesting personal details from 1950s-born women

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

Denying compensation to ‘Waspi’ women over pension changes could be a missed opportunity

Governments around the world have addressed the challenge of increasing life expectancy and declining birth rates by raising the pension age. The UK is no exception. The challenge this creates for governments is the thorny dual issue of rising care costs for the ageing population while fewer taxpayers support the…

The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025

Stephen Flynn urges Labour: Don’t betray Waspi women again – let MPs vote

Stephen Flynn has called on the UK Government to ensure MPs can vote on his bill which would deliver compensation for Waspi women as it comes before…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2025

‘I want us to get it right’: Rachael Maskell on becoming Labour’s reluctant rebel

Believing her party should help the poorest, the York Central MP spoke out on winter fuel payments, overseas aid, Waspi women and now benefit cuts

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025

Ministers face Labour pressure to establish Waspi compensation scheme

MPs from the Government back benches and opposition parties offered their support for an e-petition pressing for compensation.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025