Millions of 'Waspi women' left without compensation as government decision stands, campaigners vow to fight on.
The UK government's latest ruling has dealt a crushing blow to the hundreds of thousands of women born in the 1950s who are fighting for state pension compensation. Despite the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's (PHSO) decision last March that those affected should be compensated, ministers have refused to budge.
The group, known as "Waspi" or Women Against State Pension Inequality, claims that government failings led to their retirement plans being thrown into chaos, with many left thousands of pounds out of pocket. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) increased the state pension age from 60 to 65, and then to 66, affecting an estimated 3.6 million women born in the 1950s and the first three months of 1960.
Campaigners argue that the government's decision is a "disgraceful" attempt to avoid paying compensation, despite evidence suggesting that many women were unaware of the pension age changes until it was too late. The group claims that thousands of women are struggling to make ends meet due to the increased burden of supporting themselves and their families.
Angela Madden, chair of Waspi, has vowed to take the government to court once again, stating that "all options remain on the table." She accused the government of demonstrating "utter contempt" for the affected women, parliament, and the parliamentary ombudsman. The group is now reviewing its next move, but it's clear that they will not rest until justice is served.
The decision has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for the government to reconsider its stance. As one woman put it, "I was expecting my pension at 60, and I made plans based on that. Now I'm struggling to pay my bills." The government's refusal to provide compensation is seen as a gross injustice, leaving many women to suffer the consequences of a decision made by those in power.
The campaign against state pension inequality has been ongoing for years, with Waspi at the forefront of the fight. Despite the latest setback, the group remains determined to secure justice for the hundreds of thousands of women affected.
The UK government's latest ruling has dealt a crushing blow to the hundreds of thousands of women born in the 1950s who are fighting for state pension compensation. Despite the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's (PHSO) decision last March that those affected should be compensated, ministers have refused to budge.
The group, known as "Waspi" or Women Against State Pension Inequality, claims that government failings led to their retirement plans being thrown into chaos, with many left thousands of pounds out of pocket. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) increased the state pension age from 60 to 65, and then to 66, affecting an estimated 3.6 million women born in the 1950s and the first three months of 1960.
Campaigners argue that the government's decision is a "disgraceful" attempt to avoid paying compensation, despite evidence suggesting that many women were unaware of the pension age changes until it was too late. The group claims that thousands of women are struggling to make ends meet due to the increased burden of supporting themselves and their families.
Angela Madden, chair of Waspi, has vowed to take the government to court once again, stating that "all options remain on the table." She accused the government of demonstrating "utter contempt" for the affected women, parliament, and the parliamentary ombudsman. The group is now reviewing its next move, but it's clear that they will not rest until justice is served.
The decision has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for the government to reconsider its stance. As one woman put it, "I was expecting my pension at 60, and I made plans based on that. Now I'm struggling to pay my bills." The government's refusal to provide compensation is seen as a gross injustice, leaving many women to suffer the consequences of a decision made by those in power.
The campaign against state pension inequality has been ongoing for years, with Waspi at the forefront of the fight. Despite the latest setback, the group remains determined to secure justice for the hundreds of thousands of women affected.
. It's just not right that they're being left without compensation after all they've been through 
. I mean, what's the point of having a parliamentary ombudsman if the government isn't gonna listen to them? 
The fact that thousands of pounds is at stake here is just ridiculous 
. And Angela Madden's right on track, she should totally take the government to court again 
. It's time someone held those in power accountable for their actions 
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. They're like, "Hey, we're all in this together!" 
And that's what it's all about – solidarity and making sure everyone gets a fair shot 
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did the government even consider the impact of their decision on these women? 
It seems like they just thought, "Hey, we're gonna make them work longer and collect less pension." 
And that's not cool 
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if the government is refusing to pay compensation, then shouldn't they be paying more into the system in the first place? 
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... sorry, I guess this is just a rant 
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. Newsflash: we're human beings, not calculators. And what really gets my goat is that they just refuse to budge, even after an ombudsman's decision. Angela Madden is right on target when she says they're showing "utter contempt" for the women. I mean, where's the empathy? The understanding? It's like they expect these women to just shrug and carry on with their lives, which isn't gonna happen 
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no way, not on my watch 
we need more people to stand up against this kinda injustice 
. Thousands of women are struggling to make ends meet and it's just not fair 
. They can't just ignore people like that and expect everything to be okay 
. It's a total shame 
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They need to sort this out ASAP, it's a complete mess 
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. We need more people speaking out against injustices like this and demanding change