Ministers reject WASPI calls for compensation after rethink

29th January 2026

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 decision on compensation remained the same .

The article contains a statement by Angela Madden, Chair of WASPI. Part of Angela’s statement demonstrates the fury felt by WASPI women to this announcement. “This is a disgraceful political choice by a small group of very powerful people who have decided the harm and injustice suffered by millions of ordinary women simply does not matter.”