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David Lynch

Starmer accused of betraying Waspi women as he rules out vote on compensation

Sir Keir Starmer speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions (House of Commons/UK Parliament) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer has denied MPs a vote on his Government’s decision to rule out compensation for women affected by changes to the state pension age, as he was accused of “betrayal” by his own MPs.

The Prime Minister insisted taxpayers could not afford the £10.5 billion compensation package, and would not rise to calls for a vote on the decision as he came under fire in the Commons.

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