Keir Starmer faces WASPI rebellion as Labour MPs join 100 demanding U-turn

22nd January 2026

The Mirror looking at the open letter sent to the Secretary of State for Works and Pensions and drawing from that the possibility of Labour MPs supporting WASPI women and forcing compensation from the Government.

The article goes on to share a statement from Angela Madden, chair of WASPI who describes the level of support from citizens and from MPs. On public support Angela said “The strength of support across the country is palpable, evidenced by one letter being sent every 30 seconds by people from all walks of life to their MPs….”