Waspi women latest: Starmer faces growing Labour rebellion after ‘breaking promise’ on pensions
Keir Starmer faces a growing Labour rebellion after being accused of breaking a promise in a decision not to compensate Waspi women.
Up to 50 Labour MPs would vote against the government’s decision to rule out spending £10bn compensating the women if a vote is held, The Independent understands.
Waspi refers to a woman born between 1950 and 1960 who was disadvantaged by the 1995 Pensions Act, which increased their pensionable age from 60 to 65.
The group – Women Against State Pension Inequality – was set up in 2015 to campaign for compensation over the Act.
On Wednesday, Downing Street said there were no plans for a vote on the issue. However, the Lib Dems are calling for a vote. If denied, the party could hold a backbench debate or opposition day.
Waspi women latest: Starmer faces growing Labour rebellion after ‘breaking promise’ on pensions