'I was shocked' Labour MP hits back at decision to reject compensation recommendations for Waspi women

Gabrielle Wilde

By Gabrielle Wilde


Published: 18/12/2024

- 14:49

Waspi women have campaigned for compensation after DWP 'maladministration' lead to a historic state pension injustice

MP Rebecca Long-Bailey has expressed outrage at Labour's decision to reject compensation recommendations for Waspi women, vowing to pursue parliamentary action to force a U-turn.

She said she was "shocked" by the Government's announcement that it would not implement compensation payments of up to £2,950 per person as recommended by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.

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