Updates - Women Against State Pension Inequality

INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ MEMORIAL DAY 2026 in Portsmouth

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From Solent WASPI group Today 28th April, we joined Portsmouth Trades Council and representatives to mark IWMD 2026. Flowers (later taken to the Rowans Hospice) were laid at the Workers'... Read more

Blackpool MP Lorraine Beavers vows to support WASPI women fight

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Lancs Live feature an article by Richard Hunt & Amy Fenton on the announcement by Lorraine Beavers MP that she continues her commitment to WASPI women. Read the full article... Read more

Jonathan Brash MP asks a WASPI question

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Jonathan Brash Labour, Hartlepool To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report on changes to women's State Pension age, published on 21 March... Read more

WASPI update as DWP minister explains ‘different view’ on compensation payouts

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This story, written by Nicholas Dawson is carried by both The Mirror and the Daily Express. The articles cover questions raised in a Works and Pensions Committee meeting. MP Torsten... Read more

Local Elections 2026

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Background Briefing Paper To help you discuss WASPI with candidates and also provide a handout to give to candidates WASPI have prepared a briefing paper. To read or print the... Read more

Elections May 2026: Party Scorecard

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WASPI women ‘threatening’ Government as State Pension battle goes on

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The Express covering the story of WASPI preparing a judicial review pre-action protocol letter. This letter gives fair warning that the matter will be taken further and is a part... Read more

Waspi campaign gives government 14-day compensation deadline

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Various "Live" online publications cover the story of WASPI taking the first steps in a new legal challenge. Read Leicestershire Live here Read Leeds Live here Read Somerset Live here... Read more

Waspi campaigners prepare fresh legal challenge over pensions

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Vicky Shaw writes in the Independent the news that WASPI are taking the first steps in starting a new legal challenge. The article summarises the recent events in the case... Read more

WASPI campaign issues ‘we will need support’ update in compensation fight

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The mirror covers the news that WASPI are taking the first steps in issuing a legal challenge to the Government over their refusal to pay compensation for the acknowledged maladministration... Read more

WASPI campaigners say they are preparing for potential fresh legal challenge

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The Evening Standard quickly breaks the news that is preparing to move forward with a legal challenge on the refusal to pay compensation. Read the Evening Standard here Read the... Read more

First steps towards our third legal challenge – Latest Legal Update

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WASPI has met with it's legal team and reports back in Crowd Justice Read the latest update here Read more

‘The DWP Saved £180 Billion and They Can’t Pay Us £10 Billion’: Portsmouth WASPI Women Protest Pension Injustice’

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Portsmouth's Star and Crescent online paper. The journalist, Jess McCallum, met with women from the Solent group and explores the contradictions between their lived experience and the Government's statements. Read... Read more

Councillor makes impassioned speech of WASPI support

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The article in the Greenock Telegraph reports on the council meeting where councillors passed the updated council motion of support for WASPI women. Some of the comments were heartfelt and... Read more

WASPI WOMEN – The fight goes on!

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The All London Association and Retired Members of the PCS Union call on all unions to support WASPI women. Read more

MSP and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice Shirley-Anne Somerville at Holyrood debate 19.02 2026

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MSP Shirley-Anne Somerville showing some irritation at the national Government's decision not to compensate WASPI women. She asks the question if this would be the case if the maladministration had... Read more

Labour MSP Mercedes Villalba at Scottish Parliament debate 19th February 2026

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Mercedes Villalba giving her opinion on the refusal to compensate WASPI women and stating her intention to continue lobbying for a fair result. Watch Mercedes Villalba make her statement here Read more

WASPI compensation update as State Pension battle with Government continues

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The Express reflecting on the announcement from WASPI that challenges the Governments position. The statement from WASPI questions the assumption that paying compensation would not be 'fair or proportionate' pointing... Read more

Marie Goldman MP holds a round table event with local WASPI women

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This is what Marie says about the event "Last Friday I hosted a roundtable in Chelmsford with WASPI South East Essex, where I listened directly to women affected by the... Read more

Shelagh Simmons of Solent WASPI interviewed on Portsmouth FM 5th February 2026

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Shelagh explains the current situation with regards to the WASPI campaign. She explains why it is so important for so many women, why so many women feel so badly betrayed... Read more

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