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Local Elections 2026

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

Waspi campaign gives government 14-day compensation deadline

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 say they are preparing for potential fresh legal challenge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Co- coordinator for Suffolk WASPI Group Judi Moss interviewed on BBC Radio Suffolk

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

Scottish Borders WASPI Coordinator Susie Arnott speaking on BBC Radio Scotland

Susie gives her reaction to the Secretary of State's announcement on WASPI compensation. Click here to listen Read more

Alloa – Brian Leishman MP slams government’s decision on WASPI women

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

Swinney blasts Labour’s ‘betrayal’ as WASPI women again denied compensation

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

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

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

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

WASPI women issued seismic update from MPs over DWP compensation

The article in Birmingham Live covers the upcoming meeting of the MPs in the Works and Pensions Committee.. According to the report officials from the DWP will be questioned on... Read more

WASPI women and the reactive state

This is an article in the North East Bylines by Councillor Nick Kemp - the article is reproduced below WASPI women forced ministers to act on decades of injustice –... Read more

WASPI North Lincs meet with MP Nic Dakin

This is what he reports on his Facebook page Nic Dakin MP  On Friday I met with North Lincolnshire WASPI for a useful update on the latest steps in the... Read more

WASPI chair says pension age fight is not over

BBC Derbyshire using Angela's story to highlight the current situation regarding compensation. The piece also discusses Stung - the play the WASPI local group have performed live and is now... Read more