In opposition, Liz Kendall supported the Waspi campaign, advocating for fair compensation for women affected by changes to their state pension age. Despite opposition calls for up to £10.5 billion in compensation, the government, including Kendall as work and pensions secretary, ruled out financial support, prompting criticism from opposition leaders and campaigners as a betrayal of the Waspi women. The decision to ignore the ombudsman’s recommendation for compensation was deemed unjustified and a political choice that raised questions about the government’s accountability.
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Too Many Women Like Me Are Suffering From Traumatic Births. We Need To Change Maternity Services For Good
On February 16, 2021, the narrator planned for a drug-free water birth but ended up with a traumatic emergency c-section. Following this experience, a new campaign called Delivering Better is advocating for improved maternity services in the UK due to the high number of women experiencing negative birth experiences. The group's report highlights the long-term mental and physical impacts of traumatic births on women, emphasizing the need for better support and listening to women's needs...
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