The Latest Breaking News from Waspi

Andy Burnham backtracks on paying compensation to Waspi women

He earlier said they ‘deserve some recompense’, but has now rowed back on that position

The Independent UK · Jun 11

Government to reconsider compensation for Waspi women

It was announced last year that women born in the 1950s who were affected by the increase in the pension age would not be compensated

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025

Cross-party MPs press UK Government for Waspi U-turn

DOZENS of MPs from across the political spectrum confronted Labour ministers on their refusal to U-turn and compensate Waspi women affected by state…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2025

Ian Murray faces questions over 'deleted' web page on Waspi compensation

SCOTTISH Secretary Ian Murray is facing questions over a missing page on his website that previously saw him calling for compensation for Waspi…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2024

Labour's Jackie Baillie pans UK Government for 'wrong' Waspi decision

SCOTTISH Labour’s depute leader Jackie Baillie has said she is “very disappointed” with the UK Government’s decision not to compensate Waspi…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024

Up to 100 Labour MPs could vote against Waspi payout refusal

Lib Dems may force vote on refusal to compensate women, which has angered many backbenchers

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024

Labour 'demand SNP breach devolution laws' in Waspi compensation attack

LABOUR ministers “clearly do not understand the devolution system”, the SNP have said after a UK Cabinet Secretary told them to step in and…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

First Minister backs call for Commons vote on compensation for Waspi women

SCOTLAND’S First Minister has backed calls for a vote to be held on the UK Government failing to provide compensation for Waspi women...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

Watch as Scottish Labour MP left furious with UK Government over Waspi compensation

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has said he is “appalled” at the UK Government’s decision not to pay compensation to Waspi women...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2024

Labour 'ignoring plight of Waspi women' with compensation snub in Budget, MP says

LABOUR’S failure to commit to compensation for Waspi women ignores “their plight” in losing out on pension payments, an SNP MP has said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024