The APPG reacts
WASPI in Parliament
Members of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for State Pension Inequality for Women have put their reaction in writing to Pensions Ministers Read more
BBC issues correction addressing WASPI compensation coverage
WASPI in the Media
It seems the BBC stated that the Public and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) opposed the payment of compensation for WASPI women for the impact of the maladministration found by him.... Read more
Co- coordinator for Suffolk WASPI Group Judi Moss interviewed on BBC Radio Suffolk
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Judi giving her opinion on the refusal to compensate WASPI women for the maladministration that impacted on their lives and their retirement plans. Listen to Judi by clicking here Read more
WASPI judicial review update after ‘disgraceful’ DWP decision
Updates
The article, written by Nicholas Dawson and published in the Mirror, considers the next steps for WASPI after the announcement by the Government that they refuse to pay compensation to... Read more
Different DJ, same broken record: the ‘new’ DWP decision to refuse WASPI women compensation
WASPI Legal Action
This is update number 21 which explains the immediate WASPI legal response to the announcement by Pat McFadden MP, Secretary of State for Works and Pensions. Head to the Crowd... Read more
MPs respond to the Ministers Announcement on Social Media
WASPI in Parliament
Many MPs have spoken out against the decision not to compensate WASPI women. This is a selection of the ones we've seen, is your MP here? Lauren Edwards MP I... Read more
Scottish Borders WASPI Coordinator Susie Arnott speaking on BBC Radio Scotland
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Susie gives her reaction to the Secretary of State's announcement on WASPI compensation. Click here to listen Read more
Unite the union demands a change of course from the Government
Updates
Unite uses X to call out the Government on it's decision not to compensate WASPI women. Unite the union: join a union “This is the second time in less than... Read more
Refusal to compensate WASPI women deepens injustice, says UNISON
WASPI in the Media
UNISON's general secretary Andrea Egan condemns the decision by the Government to refuse compensation for WASPI women and calls for them to change their position. Andrea Egan goes on to... Read more
‘Justice is being denied to the WASPI women’ by Jon Trickett MP
WASPI in the Media
This is an article in Labour List, a publication supportive of the Labour party but independent of them. Jon Trickett is the MP for Normanton and Hemsworth. The article discusses... Read more
Alloa – Brian Leishman MP slams government’s decision on WASPI women
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The Alloa and Hillsfoot Advertiser reporting on Brian Leishman's support for WASPI women and his rejection of the Government's decision not to pay compensation. The article also contains a quotation... Read more
Jeremy Vine interviews Angela Madden and Luke Sullivan former Political Director to Keir Starmer
WASPI in the Media
Angela poses difficult questions for Luke Sullivan to respond to and she responds to his point with calm clarity. Jeremy Vine introduces a quote from Keir Starmer which also puts... Read more
Swinney blasts Labour’s ‘betrayal’ as WASPI women again denied compensation
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The Helensburgh Advertiser carried a three articles on the announcement by the Secretary of State for Works and Pensions after he announced there was no change in the Government decision... Read more
WASPI women told they will not receive compensation
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The Basildon, Canvey and Southend Echo covering the announcement that even though an apology is given that no compensation would be forthcoming. The article gives details of the statement from... Read more
WASPI’s Jan Fulster expresses her anger at the Ministers statement
WASPI in the Media
Jan Fulster a long time WASPI campaigner and local group coordinator gives her reaction to the announcement by Pat McFadden yesterday. Jan expresses her anger the statements from the announcement... Read more
Hopes dashed as ‘WASPI women’ again denied state pension compensation
WASPI in the Media
The Guardian covering the story of the Government's refusal to pay the compensation recommended by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman The article considers the points raised by Pat McFadden... Read more
Debbie de Spon on Sky News 29 January 2021
WASPI in the Media
Debbie is WASPI's Communications director. This is her response to the announcement today that WASPI women will not receive compensation for the acknowledged maladministration. Watch the interview here Read more
Pat McFadden MP, Secretary of State for Works and Pensions announces No Compensation
WASPI in Parliament
This is a video of the announcement today in Parliament. The video shows that although WASPI women are apologised to again that there is no change in the decision on... Read more
Angela Madden Interviewed on Radio 4 World at One 29th January 2026
WASPI in the Media
Watch and listen to Angela Madden on Radio 4 responding to the announcement from Pat McFadden MP Click here to view Read more
Fury as Labour deny WASPI women pension payouts as minister yawns
WASPI in the Media
The Daily Mail takes a slightly difference view of todays announcement and points out that Torsten Bell MP was yawning and appeared to have difficulty staying awake - disappointing behaviour... Read more