Make a drama about Waspi scandal so UK Government will listen, SNP MP urges ITV ITV has been urged to make a Mr Bates vs the Post Office-style drama about the Waspi scandal. The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025
Anas Sarwar grilled on how Scottish Labour MPs would vote on Waspi compensation ANAS Sarwar has declined to clarify how Scottish Labour MPs would vote on Waspi compensation despite suggestions from his Holyrood colleague they… The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025
Labour Government bats down Scottish parties' calls for Waspi compensation SCOTTISH Labour MSPs look set to back the SNP Government in their calls for compensation for Waspi women – although the UK Government has once… The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025
More than 331,000 Waspi women in Scotland, figures suggest Data from the House of Commons Library shows hundreds of thousands of Scottish women are impacted by the changes to the state pension age. Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025
Labour MPs say not compensating Waspi women undermines trust in politics The debate heard from MPs that the decision announced in December, not to compensate the women was a ‘profound misjustice’ Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025
‘We can’t defend the indefensible’: Councillor speaks out after 20 quit Labour A COUNCILLOR who quit Labour along with 19 others because of their direction under Keir Starmer said it became too difficult to “defend the… The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2025
SNP and LibDems expected to force Commons vote on Waspi compensation The SNP and LibDems are expected to force a Commons vote in the new year on compensation for Waspi women. The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2024
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 · Dec 22, 2024
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) · Dec 22, 2024
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 The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024
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 · Dec 19, 2024
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 · Dec 19, 2024
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) · Dec 19, 2024
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 · Dec 18, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024 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 Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024 ‘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 National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024 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 Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 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 · Dec 18, 2024 ‘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 National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024 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…
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024 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’
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 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) · Dec 18, 2024 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 · Dec 18, 2024 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 · Dec 18, 2024 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