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MPs respond to the Ministers Announcement on Social Media

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Bombshell WASPI announcement sparks fury at Labour’s betrayal – ‘disgraceful’

WASPI in the Media

The Express coverage of the announcement that no compensation will be paid is also covered by the Express. Angela Madden, Chair of Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI), said: "Ministers... Read more

WASPI fury as minister says there will no payouts despite DWP failure

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The Mirror takes up the story of the Secretary of State for Works and Pension apologising for the delay in sending letters but still refusing to pay compensation. The article... Read more

No compensation for 3.8 million WASPI women, government says

WASPI in the Media

The Independent also covers the rejection of the calls for compensation from WASPI women. Statements and comments from many MPs who believe compensation should be paid are included in the... Read more

Ministers reject WASPI calls for compensation after rethink

WASPI in the Media

The BBC reflecting on the announcement today by Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP, The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. The statement included an apology and news that the... Read more

Political opinion: Jess Brown-Fuller MP backs cross-party call for WASPI compensation

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This story in Sussex Express reflects the opinion of Jess Brown Fuller who signed a cross party letter calling for compensation for the maladministration experienced by WASPI women. Click here... Read more

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