Parliamentarians are rallying behind the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaign, demanding compensation for women born in the 1950s whose state pension age was unexpectedly raised. Two parliamentary motions have gained renewed support, highlighting the ongoing dispute over the fairness of the pension age changes and the government's refusal to provide compensation.
MPs are rallying behind the WASPI campaign, with two parliamentary motions receiving renewed support. During a Westminster Hall debate this week , numerous MPs voiced their backing for compensation for the WASPI generation of women.
However, Labour declared last month that it would not implement a compensation scheme, arguing that most of the affected women were aware of the pension age change and that payouts would not be an efficient use of taxpayer money. Following Labour's decision, MPs supporting the WASPI cause have put forward two separate early day motions, which have recently attracted more support.
The SNP and the Green Party have consistently supported the campaign as well, reports Yorkshire Live. A total of 46 MPs have now signed a motion supporting the Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign, with former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell being the latest and most notable addition. Highlighting the necessity for an immediate solution, McDonnell added: "Either implement this scheme or mediate for an alternative. We need action. This issue isn't going to go away, we're not going to go away. The women aren't going away. Tragically some of them are dying, but this campaign will go on until we secure justice."
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