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Updated Motion for District and County Councils
The Motion for District and County Councils has been redrafted to include the latest developments in the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's investigation.
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WASPI mentions in Parliament
Since the WASPI Campaign began in 2015 there have been many questions and contributions to debates on the subject. In fact, if you search “WASPI” in Hansard (the Parliamentary Record) there have been 948...
Martin Lewis encourages WASPI to keep up the fight
"With the superb #WASPI rally in full pelt, I stole the chance to have a quick word"
Boom And Bust? Report From Aging Better
This new report, "Boom and Bust?", finds that people in their 50's and 60s today face worse circumstances than the cohort before them. 1 in 5 people in this age group are likely to...
Written Question From Julian Lewis MP – 14 December 2021
We can’t let this go by without pointing out to Guy Opperman that the PHSO has found maladministration by the DWP regarding the lack of notice we were given about the increase to our...
FacebookTweetOnce a year, the work of the Ombudsman is scrutinised by the Parliamentary Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) [More]
WASPI mentions in Parliament
FacebookTweetSince the WASPI Campaign began in 2015 there have been many questions and contributions to debates on the subject. In [More]
Updated Motion for District and County Councils
FacebookTweetThe Motion for District and County Councils has been redrafted to include the latest developments in the Parliamentary and Health [More]
Written Question From Julian Lewis MP – 14 December 2021
FacebookTweetWe can’t let this go by without pointing out to Guy Opperman that the PHSO has found maladministration by the [More]
Boom And Bust? Report From Aging Better
FacebookTweetThis new report, “Boom and Bust?”, finds that people in their 50’s and 60s today face worse circumstances than the [More]
“Dewb’s & Co” back the WASPI Campaign
FacebookTweetAngela Madden, Chair of the WASPI Campaign appeared on Dewb’s & Co on Tuesday 10th August. In her introduction, you [More]
Update from the WASPI Campaign on news from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO)
FacebookTweetWe have been waiting a long time for the PHSO to publish their report on complaints of maladministration on the [More]
WASPI ‘call on the Government’ to compensate 1950s women as gender retirement gap grows
FacebookTweetWASPI, or the Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign, reviewed the OECD report and highlighted that it supports the urgency [More]
State pension age changes: WASPI women facing ‘prospect of no income until they retire’
FacebookTweetSTATE PENSION age needs to be reached in order to get the UK state pension, but changes to the age [More]
Open Letter to Chancellor of the Exchequer – Rishi Sunak
FacebookTweetWASPI were interested to note that Ireland have taken a flexible approach to its welfare payments for claimants within a [More]
WASPI’s response to the Women and Equalities Committee
FacebookTweetThe WASPI Campaign are disappointed that the Women and Equalities Committee produced a report on how women are specifically affected [More]
Redundancy in older women workers
FacebookTweetWe were shocked at the stark news published by the Office for National Statistics this week. Buried deep in the [More]
Failure by junior civil servants to manually update state pension records led to many women being underpaid, the Government admits
FacebookTweetWASPI draw attention to this article This is Money Although this issue is not directly linked to the WASPI Campaign [More]
Ageing Better report
FacebookTweetA new report by Ageing Better highlights the ongoing financial issues for older women. WASPI has raised these concerns previously [More]
Are you one of 10,000s of women missing out on £1,000s of state pension?
FacebookTweetTens of thousands of women are likely to have been underpaid the state pension, and many could be due £1,000s [More]
Calls made to help East Devon WASPI women facing pandemic hardship
FacebookTweetEast Devon District Council is calling on the government to provide financial help for women born in the 1950s who [More]
Ex Pensions Minister Ros Altmann speak in support of WASPI
FacebookTweetEx Pensions Minister Ros Altmann speaks in support of the WASPI claims of maladministration by the DWP. Read the full [More]
House Of Commons Library Documents
FacebookTweetHouse Of Commons Library Documents The House of Commons Library is a research and information service based in UK Parliament. [More]
WASPI Factsheets
FacebookTweetWASPI Factsheets These helpful factsheets are updated regularly to reflect what is happening in the Campaign. Document Title Last updated [More]
Pensions Legislation
FacebookTweet Pensions Acts From 1995 State Pension age changes are enacted through Primary Legislation (Acts of Parliament). Acts which affected [More]
Freedom of Information Requests
FacebookTweetFreedom of Information Requests Anyone can request information from Government departments via a Freedom of Information request. Early in the [More]
Evidence Submitted To Parliamentary Committees
FacebookTweet Evidence Submitted To Parliamentary Committees Committees consider policy issues, scrutinise Government work, expenditure, and examine proposals for primary and [More]
Complaints of Maladministration
FacebookTweetThe Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has confirmed that their investigation continues. You can remind yourself of the process [More]
“Kickstart” employment scheme and older women
FacebookTweetThe WASPI Campaign receives daily messages from women concerned about the security of their jobs and lack of employment as [More]
Campaign update Jun 2020
FacebookTweetThe WASPI Campaign has seen more than its fair share of events with enough force to push us off course. [More]
MPs Call to Action – COVID-19
FacebookTweetWith the outbreak of COVID-19 we have seen challenges facing the entire country. We are increasingly concerned about the disproportionate [More]
Coronavirus COVID-19 Update
FacebookTweetThe UK is going through an unprecedented period of uncertainty due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. We have heard from [More]
MISPA
FacebookTweetWASPI were invited to contribute to the research done by MISPA. MISPA is an informal grouping of specialists in public [More]
Benefit Calculator
FacebookTweetAlthough we’re not qualified to give pensions or benefits advice, we think the link below may be helpful for people [More]
Summary of recent press and TV coverage – Dec 2019
FacebookTweetThe pledge made by the Labour Party for compensating WASPI women has made the headlines and been all over the [More]
General Election 2019
FacebookTweetThe Labour Party Manifesto includes a pledge for WASPI women. Click here to read the Manifesto in full (link opens [More]
Meeting with Tim Loughton MP – 29 Oct 2019
FacebookTweetWASPI had a meeting with Tim Loughton MP on 29th October 2019. As co chair of the State Pension Inequality [More]
WASPI meetings at Westminster
FacebookTweetYesterday, Tuesday 29th October 2019, was momentous in Parliament so WASPI were delighted to be able to go ahead with [More]
“Our Voice” – a WASPI poem by Hilary Walker
FacebookTweetListen to our voice you’ve taken away our choice with uniformed state pension equalisation you’ve created such devastation, and for [More]
“We’re worried for our own families. We know that if it can happen to us, it can happen to you.”
FacebookTweetDebbie de Spon, Communications Director for the WASPI campaign and local group coordinator for Norfolk, speaks exclusively to the Express. [More]
Amber Rudd ‘sceptical’ that Boris Johnson will provide money for WASPI women
FacebookTweetWork and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd has suggested there is little chance of women affected by the changes to the [More]
Pension age campaign “a dog’s dinner”
FacebookTweetGovernment adverts made a dog’s dinner of the pension age campaign – and they knew it. Read the full story [More]
Government is blasted for ‘shambolic’ awareness campaign
FacebookTweetMoney Mail lays bare the shambolic attempts by the Government to warn women about the rise in state pension age. [More]
Any Questions On Radio 4 This Week
FacebookTweetA WASPI Question was asked on Any Questions on Radio 4 this week You can hear the discussion here. PLESE [More]
105,000 Facebook “Likes”!
FacebookTweetThe WASPI Campaign continues to go from strength to strength with over 105,000 “Likes” on Facebook. Do please click here [More]
Age UK’s Position on the WASPI Campaign
FacebookTweetAge UK has pledged their support of the WASPI Campaign and expressed their sympathy to those affected by the changes [More]
Have savers been misled with incorrect State Pension forecasts?
FacebookTweetThe thrust of the WASPI Campaign continues to be two fold, complaints of maladministration to the DWP, and working for [More]
Big Issue “Top 100 Changemakers” Certificate
FacebookTweetWASPI is delighted to have received the certificate awarded by the Big Issue to the top 100 Changemakers. “Changing the [More]
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Meeting
FacebookTweetWASPI were pleased to be invited to a meeting at the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) recently. We were [More]
WASPI Statement re. Philip Hammond Comments
FacebookTweetWe are hugely frustrated with the Chancellor’s remarks following the Spring Statement last week. His claim that the WASPI issue [More]
Award for the WASPI Campaign
FacebookTweetWASPI are very pleased to announce we have received a Sheila McKechnie Foundation Grassroots Action Support Award supported by the [More]
Ann Widdecombe’s comments about ‘self-indulgent’ WASPI women belittle those suffering financial hardship
FacebookTweetDebbie de Spon, WASPI Communications Director, responds in the iNews to former Pensions Minister’s sharp rebuttal over the rise in [More]
Nick Forbes Leader of Newcastle City Council meets UNISON Waspi women
FacebookTweet Speaking afterwards, Christine Smith, Co-ordinator for Newcastle Wear and Tees WASPI Group, said how delighted they were to receive [More]
Universal Credit: WASPI women among those set to lose hundreds as DWP reforms benefits for pensioners
FacebookTweetSerina Sandhu reports in the iNews how Women born in the 1950s, who have been left struggling financially because of [More]
Big Issue – WASPI one of the “Top 100 Changemakers 2019”
FacebookTweetThis week’s Big Issue Magazine is a celebration of change. (14-20 January 2019). They’re shining a light on 100 thinkers, [More]
Life as a Waspi woman: My mum’s health is poor so I’m supporting her financially, at a cost to my own pension
FacebookTweetMum is an incredible woman. She has been dealing with ME as a chronic health condition since i was 18, [More]
Life as a Waspi woman: I’ve had to use foodbanks and I can’t afford to heat my home
FacebookTweetIn the fourth article in a week long feature by iNews about WASPI women, Colleen tells Heather Saul how she [More]
Mhairi Black: It is hard for me to stomach that Waspi women who are cold and hungry are being told to apply for Universal Credit
FacebookTweetIn the third article in a week long feature by iNews about WASPI women, Mhairi Black MP writes ‘I hear [More]
Life as a Waspi woman: I was a civil servant during my career, but I couldn’t even get a job in a shop
FacebookTweetIn the second article in a week long feature by iNews about WASPI women, 1950s born Christine talks to Heather [More]
Life as a Waspi woman: I’ve had a bad fall, ill health and I need crutches but I have to work
FacebookTweetIn the first article in a week long feature by iNews about WASPI women 1950s born Carol McGill talks to [More]
Geordie WASPI Anthem available to Download
FacebookTweetThe Newcastle Wear and Tees WASPI women have just launched their Geordie WASPI Anthem, a call to action to the [More]
New WASPI T-Shirts **Available now**
FacebookTweetCartoonist Steve Bee has produced his popular WASPI at Big Ben image on a t shirt. With its vibrant WASPI [More]
The Government left Waspi women out of pocket by up to £40,000, and now all they offer is a patronising history lesson
FacebookTweetFollowing the recent Westminster debate, Patricia Gibson MP for North Ayrshire and Arran (SNP) writes in the iNews that the [More]
State Pension: Women born in the 1950s – Debate 22 Nov 2018
FacebookTweetPatricia Gibson MP for North Ayrshire and Arran (SNP) brought forward and led a debate in the House of Commons [More]
Lib Dems up campaign for state pension equality
FacebookTweetMoney Marketing reports that the Liberal Democrats have stepped up their campaign for state pension equality, asking new pensions secretary [More]
UN expert affirms WASPI case
FacebookTweet Philip Alston, a United Nations independent expert, has affirmed the stance taken by campaign groups including the Women Against State Pension [More]
Request your personal information from the Department of Work and Pensions
FacebookTweetIt would be useful to know what DWP holds on your personal file and we suggest all WASPI campaigners should [More]
Gender neutral state pension starts in UK
FacebookTweetWriting in the Independent, Money Editor Kate Hughes reports that the reality of money in old age is far from equal. [More]
As women’s pension age reaches 65, how equal are pension incomes?
FacebookTweetDjuna Thurley and Rod McInnes, Senior Library Clerks at the House of Commons Library, report that, now the State Pension [More]
Rise in women’s state pension age prompts poverty concerns
FacebookTweetThe Guardian reports that campaigners say the accelerated timetable for achieving parity has hit women hard. Read the full story [More]
Women face ‘shocking’ 40% gender pension gap
FacebookTweetThe Financial Times states that “UK state retirement age reaches parity but income remains unequal”. Click on the link below [More]
The outburst in Parliament today shows how angry and desperate WASPI women are becoming
FacebookTweetWriting in the iNews, WASPI Director Jane Cowley asks: “Why are older women’s needs so easily ignored by this Government?” [More]
BBC Radio 4 Money Box: State pension age equalisation
FacebookTweetWomen born on 6 November 1953 will make history this year as, for the first time since World War 2, [More]
“Do you accept that these women weren’t warned?”
FacebookTweetAn incredibly powerful piece on BBC Radio 4’s ‘The World at One’, which describes itself as “Britain’s leading political programme. [More]
“As pensions minister, I was told to ignore women facing hardship”
FacebookTweetWriting in iNews, Baroness Ros Altmann, former Pensions Minister, states that Iain Duncan Smith refused to engage with the 1950s [More]
Paul Lewis: The NI sting depriving 1950s women of their state pensions
FacebookTweetPaul Lewis, a freelance journalist and presenter of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Money Box’ programme, writes in Money Marketing that evidence [More]
Former pensions minister Ros Altmann tells The Independent her male colleagues ‘refused to listen’ when she warned pension reforms would have a detrimental impact on women
FacebookTweetWarnings that changes to the women’s state pension age would leave thousands in hardship were ignored at all levels of [More]
Carolyn Harris MP speaks about her Pensions (Review of Women’s Arrangements) Bill
FacebookTweet A new Private Members’ Bill is being introduced to help 1950 women affected by the State Pension Age increase. [More]
DWP Mass action complaint & letter templates
FacebookTweetThe Department of Work and Pension are currently not accepting any new complaints of Maladministration regarding the increase of the [More]
Women Voice Concern at State Pension Changes
FacebookTweetWOMEN from across Ceredigion, along with their families, attended a packed public meeting in Aberystwyth to express concern about the [More]
How many 1950s women knew about the increase to their state pension age?
FacebookTweeti-News have shown that it is more socioeconomically disadvantaged women who were less likely to know about the change. Read [More]
The sting in the tale of WASPI
FacebookTweetChristine Smith writes: “Women born in the 1950s were actively encouraged not to save towards their retirement. With a change [More]
Argyll and the Isles group shortlisted in Women’s Awards
FacebookTweetCongratulations to the Argyll and the Isles branch of WASPI nominated as a finalist in the prestigious Scottish Women’s Awards. [More]
Jeremy Corbyn confirms his support for the WASPI Campaign
FacebookTweetJeremy Corbyn confirms his support for the WASPI Campaign at a mass rally held in Mansfield on 16 August 2018. [More]
Discrimination and inequality: Letter to the Mid Sussex Times
FacebookTweetConcern that many women in West Sussex born in the 1950s may not be aware of the increase to their [More]
Barrow and District group recognised in their continued fight for pension justice
FacebookTweetAt a recent full council meeting of Barrow Borough Council, members voiced their support for the Barrow and District group. [More]
‘Feisty’ Dundee women taking on government pension policy
FacebookTweetA Dundee pensioner has hit out after being “treated shabbily” by the government for the second time in her life. [More]
Plans to set up a WASPI group in Ceredigion
FacebookTweetCardigan Guildhall was packed with women from across Ceredigion and their families affected by the UK Government’s state pension changes [More]
Peter Stefanovic is fighting for the WASPI Campaign!
FacebookTweetHigh profile UK-based lawyer Peter Stefanovic says: “IF A WOMAN YOU LOVED was BETRAYED & ROBBED & LEFT DESTITUTE by [More]
Carole Malone slams government for “forever clobbering people in their 60s”
FacebookTweetIn 2011 the British Government increased state pension age for women in a move to achieve equality for men and [More]
Michelle Dewberry says the government needs to listen to WASPI women
FacebookTweetMichelle Dewberry says the government needs to listen to the WASPI women who have seen their age of retirement rise [More]
WASPI women gather for annual rally near Falkirk
FacebookTweetA WASPI rally was held at the Helix Park near Falkirk on Saturday 14th July to coincide with the anniversary [More]
WASPI women rally in Birmingham for pension rights
FacebookTweetBBC News report on a rally attended by hundreds at Birmingham’s Millennium Point on Saturday 14 July 2018, which would [More]
WASPI women want Prime Minister May to intervene
FacebookTweetFT Adviser report on a group of women born in the 1950s affected by an increase in the state pension [More]
DWP received 8,000 state pension age complaints in two years
FacebookTweet The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) received and investigated 7,835 complaints from people affected by an increase to [More]
Helensburgh campaigner Ann is back on the march
FacebookTweetAnn Greer from Helensburgh was among thousands of women who marched through Edinburgh to mark 100 years since the first [More]
Dumbarton, the Vale and Helensburgh women hit out at UK government over state pension changes
FacebookTweetDaily Record report on local women uniting to tackle government over pensions. Read the full story hereFacebookTweet [More]
WASPI women get noisy about their pension
FacebookTweetBBC TV Daily Politics reporter Elizabeth Glinka met some of the campaigners in Liverpool to hear their grievances about the [More]
Conservative councillors have change of heart on pensions campaign
FacebookTweetConservative councillors in Leicestershire have done a U-turn on their decision not to support campaign group Women Against State Pension [More]
Luke Pollard MP reports on Public Meeting in Devon
FacebookTweetLuke Pollard, MP for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport, reports on a Public Meeting he hosted in Devon and how the [More]
Everything you need to know about pension age changes
FacebookTweetYours Magazine Money Advice worked together with WASPI to produce a feature answering questions for women who have found themselves [More]
Ipswich WASPI campaigner ‘feels let down by this country’
FacebookTweetIpswich Star reports on an Ipswich woman who was left shortchanged by pension reforms who has said she feels “let [More]
Moray campaigner makes her presence known in the House of Commons
FacebookTweetInside Moray reports on a Moray WASPI Campaigner who has been speaking of the ‘amazing’ experience she had attending a [More]
“A full house of clichés”
FacebookTweetWASPI campaigners angered by Tory minister’s dismissal and say UK Government is “without honour, decency and integrity”. Read the full [More]
“Renfrewshire women are victims of incompetence”: Mhairi Black MP
FacebookTweetMhari Black MP comments in The Gazette on women from across Renfrewshire who were invited to attend the Renfrewshire WASPI [More]
Suffolk County Council supports WASPI campaign for fair pension revisions
FacebookTweetEast Anglian Daily Times reports that Suffolk County Council has backed the plight of more than 34,000 women in Suffolk [More]
Ipswich council backs WASPI campaign for fair pensions for women
FacebookTweetThe Ipswich Star report on the campaign to compensate women who lost years of pension contributions which has been backed [More]
State pension changes have forced those born in 1950s into financial hardship
FacebookTweetThe Express Exclusive: Women born in the 1950s who have been affected by various changes to when they can receive [More]
Well done WASPIs, pensions cause was fair and just
FacebookTweetThe Sunday Post’s view is that WASPIs deserve congratulations and admiration. Read the full story hereFacebookTweet [More]
Solent WASPI campaigners attend Fareham fair
FacebookTweetThe Portsmouth News reports on the Solent WASPI branch’s visit to the Fareham Senior Citizens’ Fair, organised by town MP [More]
SNP: ‘win is now in sight’ for Waspi campaign
FacebookTweetNew Model Advisor piece featuring Ian Blackford MP Read the full story hereFacebookTweet [More]
Isle of Wight WASPI’s day of action
FacebookTweetIsle of Wight County Press reports on Solent WASPI held a day of action on the Island, in support of [More]
Dennis Skinner: “‘Tremendous’ Waspi women will not just go away, believe me”
FacebookTweetiNews reports that Dennis Skinner has warned the Government that women campaigning for compensation after accelerated changes to their state [More]
Solent WASPI report successful Isle of Wight day of action
FacebookTweetOn the Wight reports that Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, met with members of the Solent WASPI group last [More]
Dawn Butler: “My pledge to the Waspi women”
FacebookTweetiNews piece by Dawn Butler, Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities, confirming her determination to tackle the burning issues that [More]
WASPI Responds to Labour Party plans for reduced state pension age
FacebookTweetThe WASPI campaign has today responded to proposals put forward by Labour’s Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, Debbie Abrahams to [More]
DUP will use any influence they have in Government to help WASPI women
FacebookTweetiNews article by Gavin Robinson MP confirming the DUP’s ongoing support for the WASPI campaign. They recognise the injustice felt [More]
‘Cross-party support grows for the WASPI campaign’
FacebookTweetYorkshire Post report on growing Cross-party support for the WASPI campaign to force the Government to offer fair transitional arrangements [More]
“Tories in revolt over women’s pensions”
FacebookTweetThe Times reports that Theresa May will face a Tory revolt as backbenchers mount a new challenge to the pension [More]
Theresa May will face a Tory revolt next month
FacebookTweetTheresa May will face a Tory revolt next month as backbenchers mount a new challenge to the pension arrangements for [More]
A story about growing stronger with age…
FacebookTweetA story about growing stronger with age, being true to yourself and not being confined by other peoples views of [More]
WASPI Making an impact!
FacebookTweetAn Article in The Sunday Times yesterday gives us the clearest indication yet that our campaign is having an effect [More]
Bridgwater ladies take pension fight to parliament
FacebookTweetThe Bridgewater Mercury reports on a trip to London by ladies of Somerset WASPI who gathered together in various parts [More]
Pension campaigners gather support in Welwyn Hatfield
FacebookTweetWelwyn Hatfield Times reports on local women campaigners mobilising support in the area to fight the Government for state pension [More]
Revealed: Treasury discussed state pension age on election day
FacebookTweetA freedom of information (FOI) request by New Model Adviser found the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) officials met with [More]
Helensburgh’s MSP criticises Tory pensions move
FacebookTweetThe Helensburgh Advertiser reports that MSP Jackie Baillie has hit out at the impact of UK Government plans to raise [More]
“Scotland should not have to pay twice to mitigate brutal Tory policies”, says Mhairi Black
FacebookTweetWriting in the Daily Record, Mhairi Black is furious that the Scottish Parliament has to fill in financial gaps to [More]
Young feminists repeatedly ignore the concerns of older women – WASPI women deserve their support
FacebookTweetThe Independent believes it should be incumbent on younger feminists to stand shoulder to shoulder with those being asked to [More]
Pensions group visit jobs fair after being told to get apprenticeships
FacebookTweetGlasgow Evening Times report on members of Glasgow’s Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) group visit to the Glasgow Jobs [More]
1950’s Women Are Selling Belongings To Cover Lack of State Pension
FacebookTweetFollowing changes to the State Pension Age, women born in the 1950s who thought they’d be retired at age 60 [More]
Treasury saves £5 billion a year as pension reforms leave more than one million women worse off
FacebookTweetThe National (Scotland) believes the government must reconsider punishing changes to women’s pensions after it emerged earlier reforms boosted state [More]
George Osborne’s decision to hike pension age has plunged thousands of women into poverty
FacebookTweetThe Mirror reports that the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has found former Chancellor George Osborne’s decision to hike the [More]
Waspi women grew up as equal working rights began – but never got same opportunities as men
FacebookTweetJane Cowley, WASPI Campaign Director, writes in iNews that the report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies on the effect [More]
A million women losing out after state pension age increase
FacebookTweetThe Helensborough Advertiser reports that analysis by economists has found more than a million women are worse off by an [More]
More than a million women £32 a week poorer due to state pension rise – IFS
FacebookTweetPolitics Home reports that, according to an independent thinktank, more than a million women are £32 a week worse off [More]
WASPI Response to the Institute for Fiscal Studies report
FacebookTweet Today (01.08.17) the WASPI Campaign has welcomed the Institute for Fiscal Studies report on the female State Pension Age, [More]
WASPI Debate 5th July 2017
FacebookTweetWASPI thank the MPs who spoke so eloquently yesterday in the Westminster Hall Debate, and welcome new MPs to the [More]
North south east and west
FacebookTweetWASPI groups spreading the word and finding strength and motivation to keep campaigning. If you see a gap where you [More]
Youngest WASPI campaign supporter
FacebookTweetWASPI are proud to present Charlie White who, aged only 10, has a great career in politics ahead of him. [More]
Highland WASPI rep ‘livid’ as pension row women told to get apprenticeships
FacebookTweetRoss-shire Journal reports on Highland women in their 60s who had been looking forward to retirement are “absolutely livid” and [More]
The Solent WASPI campaign Against State Pension Inequality
FacebookTweetThe Solent WASPI group are campaigning for compensation payments for women born in the 1950s who are struggling financially.FacebookTweet [More]
Fylde women angry at minister’s pensions reply
FacebookTweetBlackpool Gazette reports that Fylde campaigners have reacted angrily after government chiefs refused to listen to calls for a review [More]
Glasgow women blast “stupid” pensions minister for suggesting they become apprentices at nearly 60
FacebookTweetGlasgow Evening Times reports that the Glasgow’s Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) group were horrified to hear the comments [More]
Pension minister’s response to WASPI debate angers MPs
FacebookTweetProfessional Adviser reports that MPs have expressed anger at the way recently appointed pension minister Guy Opperman answered calls for [More]
Minister heckled over ’64-year-old apprentices’ suggestion
FacebookTweetBBC News reports that Conservative minister Guy Opperman was heckled by opposition MPs during a debate in Parliament for suggesting [More]
Why Amber Rudd’s ‘magic money tree’ response is insulting to WASPI women
FacebookTweetJane Cowley, WASPI Campaign Director, writes in the iNews about why she was offended and disheartened when the Home Secretary, [More]
Well-known faces turn out in support of WASPI campaigners
FacebookTweetThe Leigh Journal reports that politicians, councillors and a famous lawyer were among those supporting the Women Against State Pension [More]
Cunninghame WASPI group welcome new charity report
FacebookTweetThe Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald reports that the Cunninghame WASPI group have welcomed a new report from charity the Fawcett [More]
Solent WASPI group hold march to raise awareness
FacebookTweetThe Portsmouth News reports on a march organised by members of the Solent branch of Women Against State Pension Inequality [More]
Solent WASPI women take part in national day of action
FacebookTweetOn The Wight reports on the Solent WASPI women taking part in a day of action, raising awareness of their [More]
Women are ‘not aware’ of changes to pension age
FacebookTweetThe Blackpool Gazette reports on local WASPI Campaigners takig part in a national day of action in Blackpool to raise [More]
WASPI women will not ‘fall away, fall out or fall in’ to placid acceptance of state pension injustice
FacebookTweetDerry Now reports on local SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan who said Tory ministers must understand that Women Against State [More]
SavvyWoman’s money manifesto for women
FacebookTweetSarah Pennell, money expert, broadcaster, author and personal finance journalist, presents SavvyWoman website’s money manifesto for women 2017.FacebookTweet [More]
Council gives backing to Argyll and Bute WASPI campaign
FacebookTweetThe Helensburgh Advertiser reports that Argyll and Bute Council has given its backing to a nationwide campaign for state pension [More]
WASPI demonstration at Parliament a ‘huge success’
FacebookTweetThe Leigh Journal reports that a mass demonstration in London involving women unhappy about state pension age changes from across [More]
“A betrayal of tens of thousands of women” – Corbyn’s message to WASPI protesters
FacebookTweetLabour List’s website published Jeremy Corbyn’s full statement to the WASPI women campaigning in parliament on International Women’s day 2017.FacebookTweet [More]
Southampton MP joins women to campaign over pension changes
FacebookTweetThe Southern Daily Echo reports on that thirty protestors travelled to London on International Women’s Day to protest against changes [More]
Solent WASPI women joined thousands at Parliament demo
FacebookTweetOn the Wight reports on a mass demonstration by nearly 5,000 WASPI supporters in Westminster including women from the Isle [More]
North-east Waspi women descend on parliament
FacebookTweetThe Aberdeen Press & Journal reports on North-east campaigners joining others from across the UK to protesting the accelerated increase [More]
Martin Lewis encourages WASPI to keep up the fight
FacebookTweet“With the superb #WASPI rally in full pelt, I stole the chance to have a quick word”FacebookTweet [More]
Altmann asked for costs of three SPA transition measures
FacebookTweetPensions minister Ros Altmann has asked the government to look into transitional arrangements for women affected by the rise in [More]
