Angus and Perthshire Glens MP Dave Doogan has pledged his support for women born in the 1950s who were affected by a six-year delay to their State Pension with just 18 months’ notice, leading to many being pushed into poverty. Mr Doogan met with Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaigners at the Houses of Parliament and has backed their campaign for fair treatment of these women. He is advocating for proper compensation and support for those impacted by the sudden pension age increase.
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In November, inflation in the UK rose to an eight-month high of 2.6%, exceeding the Bank of England's 2% target, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves and PM Keir Starmer. The increase was driven by higher fuel and clothing prices, with housing and household services also seeing a 3.5% rise. Reeves emphasized efforts to improve the economy for working people, while Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride criticized the government's decisions as inflationary and damaging to consumers. Full Article
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