WASPI in Parliament

WASPI – Briefing for the Public Autumn 2026

WASPI regularly provides briefings for the public and for MPs. These show the latest news and information. The latest version is generally in the Tools and Resources section. Here is... Read more

New Early Days Motion (EDM)

Government response to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report on communication of changes to women’s state pension age EDM (Early Day Motion)263: tabled on 02 June 2026 Motion text That... Read more

Carla Lockhart MP mentions WASPI during a debate

During a debate on Energy Security Carla Lockhart MP for Upper Bann made a comment about WASPI - below is the extract. Energy Security 19 May 2026 Carla Lockhart: ...families... Read more

Jonathan Brash MP makes a plea for justice for WASPI women

Jonathan Brash, MP for Hartlepool, makes a strong demand for action in the King's Speech debate. He mentions WASPI women towards the end of his passionate speech Click here to... Read more

MP Dave Doogan mentions WASPI during the Kings Speech debate

Dave Doogan, MP for Angus and Perthshire Glens, highlights WASPI women when pointing out failings of the Government during a debate on the King's Speech. Click here to watch Read more

Jonathan Brash MP asks a WASPI question

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

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

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

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

The APPG reacts

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

MPs respond to the Ministers Announcement on Social Media

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

Pat McFadden MP, Secretary of State for Works and Pensions announces No Compensation

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

Your Emails to MPs are having an impact

As the numbers of Emails grow we see more and more action from MPs. Here are a few that came to our attention. This will be updated as more actions... Read more

Works and Pensions Committee question the DWP’s Permanent Secretary Sir Peter Schofield

The committee asked Sir Peter some very pertinent questions about the delays in formally implementing the action plan to ensure the Maladministration experienced by WASPI women does not happen again.... Read more

Lee Pitcher MP asks a question in Business of the House, response by Alan Campbell MP

Lee Pitcher Labour, Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme I need to say that my lovely mum is a WASPI—Women Against State Pension Inequality Campaign—woman. On Budget day, I met... Read more

Seamus Logan MP asks a question during Topical Questions in a Works and Pensions Debate, response by Torsten Bell

Seamus Logan Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Health and Social Care), Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) I recognise, as do so many Members across the House, the injustice and maladministration... Read more

WASPI mentioned in the Income Tax (Charge) debate – 1 December 2025

Graham Leadbitter MP manages to get a WASPI mention in a debate on Income Tax (Charge). Scott Arthur MP furthers the debate by asking how compensation could be paid for,... Read more

Written Questions – 25 November 2025

Julian Lewis MP askes a written question regarding the number of WASPI aged women who have died since the Ombudsman's final report was made.. The rather terse response was made... Read more

John Milne MP questions Pat McFadden at the Work and Pensions Select Committee – 19 November 2025

John Milne asking searching questions of Pat McFadden MP, Secretary of State for Works and Pensions. John Milne focuses specifically on the evidence which the government claim has come to... Read more

Hansard record of the Statement by Pat McFadden MP, Secretary of State for Works and Pensions – 11 November 2025

This is the official record of the statement and following questions and comments made when Pat McFadden made his announcement yesterday. Click here to read Hansard Read more

Ben McGuire MP – WASPI Action November 2025

This is the summary of action Ben McGuire MP (Lib Dem) for North Cornwall has undertaken on behalf of WASPI women. Click to view Read more