SCOTTISH Labour have been overruled by the UK leadership after pledging to stand up for women financially hit by sudden increases to the state…
have been overruled by the UK leadership after pledging to stand up for women financially hit by sudden increases to the state pension age, The National can reveal.published this week that women born in the 1950s affected by state pension changes that were not communicated adequately should receive an apology and payouts of up to £2950.
Sarwar also shared a page on his website in 2017 arguing for justice for WASPI women. That post has now been removed.to work across parties to introduce a Scottish Pension Credit to help the women get"justice", criticising the Scottish Government for making the WASPI issue into a"constitutional fight".
Instead of pledging any sort of compensation scheme, Scottish Labour have been told the line to go with is a promise to guarantee “information about any changes to the state pension age are provided in a timely and targeted way and tailored to individual needs”. The PHSO has asked parliament to intervene and “act swiftly” to make sure one is established, but it would seem the Labour leadership are not for getting “in front” of the Government.
“I think we have to hold the Government to account and make sure the Government does its job properly which is that it responds to this report first.
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