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

30th January 2026

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 not to pay compensation. This one contains an account of the discussions at Holyrood after the announcement was made.

WASPI women denied compensation for second time

Below is another article from the Helensburgh Advertiser. This one is earlier in the day and features statements from a range of different MPs and from Angela Madden, chair of WASPI.