Waspi women latest: Starmer accused of ‘breaking promise’ as he denies ‘misleading’ women over compensation

Mother of the House Diane Abbott accuses the Labour government of breaking a promise to compensate the Waspi women, as Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism in PMQs for rejecting calls for women born in the 1950s to receive thousands in compensation. The Waspi women were not properly informed about the rise in state pension age from 60 to 65, affecting their retirement plans, leading to “raw fury” among campaigners. The government’s decision, despite a PHSO ruling for compensation, has sparked backlash, with Sir Keir’s spokesperson defending the move based on evidence from the Ombudsman’s report.

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