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Waspi Women Demand Compensation Vote Amid Pension Age Dispute

2/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) calls for a parliamentary vote to compensate Waspi women who were told they would not receive payments.
Waspi chairwoman Angela Madden leads a letter-writing campaign pressuring the government for a compensation debate.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says most 1950s-born women were aware of the rising pension age and that a broader compensation scheme would be unfair.

History

Historical Context

The UK government raised the state pension age for women born in the 1950s from 60 to 66 through the 2011 Pensions Act, affecting approximately 2.6 million women. This change, aimed at equalizing retirement ages, led to financial hardship and sparked the formation of the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign in 2015, advocating for compensation and better communication regarding pension reforms.

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Story summary

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) calls for a parliamentary vote to compensate Waspi women who were told they would not receive payments.
Waspi chairwoman Angela Madden leads a letter-writing campaign pressuring the government for a compensation debate.
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says most 1950s-born women were aware of the rising pension age and that a broader compensation scheme would be unfair.

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