The Latest Breaking News from Waspi

Pause on action plan related to Waspi investigation was needed – DWP boss

Sir Peter Schofield told MPs that a ‘series of campaigns’ are already under way to help raise awareness of state pensions.

Evening Standard · Jan 21

List of government U-turns as digital ID plans set to be scrapped

Plans for a compulsory digital ID system, intended for right-to-work checks, were thrown into disarray on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Jan 13

MP warns next government may be ‘far right’ if Labour does not deliver change

Alloa and Grangemouth Labour MP Brian Leishman told the Commons: ‘The Tories wouldn’t compensate Waspi women, and it looks like neither will we.’

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

Waspi women feel angry and betrayed by decision not to offer redress, MPs hear

Women do not understand how findings of maladministration have not led to compensation, the Work and Pensions Committee was told.

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025

'A new direction': Scottish Labour briefing notes revealed

SCOTTISH Labour's MSPs and MPs are to tell voters "Scotland's best days and years lie ahead of us" in a party messaging revamp, according…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2025

Lib Dems open to the prospect of calling a Waspi vote, deputy leader signals

Daisy Cooper also said the party was facing forward to a fight with the Tories in May’s local elections.

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024

Starmer faces pressure from own party over Waspi decision

A former shadow employment minister is among those urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to ‘reconsider’ the decision.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024

Anas Sarwar breaks silence after Labour refuse to pay Waspi compensation

ANAS Sarwar has broken his silence after the Labour Government said it would not give Waspi women any compensation, despite an ombudsman’s…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

Waspi women’s fury as Starmer says they knew about pension change

Waspi women are furious with Keir Starmer after PM appeared to blame them for his broken promise

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

From welfare cuts to digital ID: Every Labour U-turn over past two years as Starmer resigns

The Independent looks at all the times Keir Starmer has U-turned on his promises since taking office

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024