WASPI in the Media

Andy Burnham faces new demand over compensation for WASPI women

The Daily Express carries the story of the letter sent to the Prime Minister by cross party MPs to put plans in place to outline how compensation will be achieved.... Read more

Supporters of WASPI compensation outnumber opponents by almost four to one, study shows

The Mirror reports on a recent study which showed huge support for compensation for WASPI women. The article, by Dave Burke and Sophie Huskisson, discusses the different aspects of the... Read more

3.5miIIion women were hit by change in the state pension age… Daily Mail Plus

The Daily Mail Plus featured an article where Angela Madden explains why she believes WASPI women can be hopeful that the compensation they deserve will be agreed by the Prime... Read more

WASPI on BBC Breakfast

Angela Madden and Jan Fulster appeared on BBC's Breakfast programme this morning, they make a series of hard hitting points. Watch the extract by clicking here Read more

EXCLUSIVE: WASPI new hope as Andy Burnham set to meet campaign over redress options

Todays Mirror carries an exclusive that discusses the promises and statements made by Andy Burnham during his election campaign and focusses on his agreement to meet with WASPI representatives to... Read more

Jeremy Vine interviews Angela Madden

Angela was featured on today's Jeremy Vine show on BBC Radio Two. Angela explained what WASPI would be looking for from the new Prime Minister and also some of the... Read more

Angela Madden in The Times

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WASPI women in blistering attack on DWP over state pension changes – ‘deep disappointment’

The Express covering the reaction to the DWP's announcement on future Communication plans on State Pension age changes. WASPI points out the even now women are only given a notification... Read more

Good Morning Live (BBC)

A WASPI mention on BBC's Good Morning Live TV programme. The legal case was specifically discussed. Click here to view Read more

WASPI campaigners to launch fresh legal challenge over compensation

A number of newspapers carried this story as a result of the Press Release issued by WASPI earlier today. The Independent - Angela Madden, chair of the Waspi campaign, said... Read more

Press Release

The WASPI campaign released the following announcement today. WASPI women launch fresh legal case following historic Labour election losses WASPI campaigners have confirmed a fresh legal challenge following the Government's... Read more

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

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

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

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 campaigners prepare fresh legal challenge over pensions

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

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 compensation update as State Pension battle with Government continues

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

DWP told ‘wrong decision’ in new WASPI update

Steven Smith writes in the Express, his focus is the letter signed by nearly 100 members of the APPG who looked at the announcement by the Secretary of State and... Read more

BBC issues correction addressing WASPI compensation coverage

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

Refusal to compensate WASPI women deepens injustice, says UNISON

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