Waspi women could bring legal action - Norfolk campaigner
It follows the Government refusing to dish out compensation for those impacted by state pension changes in the 1950s
A local woman fighting against state pension changes tells us legal action could be brought against MPs.
It follows the Government deciding not pay compensation to those affected. The Waspi group say MPs should have a vote.
"It's up to us to make sure that we make our voices heard"
Debbie de Spon lives in Wymondham:
"This latest decision is just another delay to the entire process. Time is running out for Waspi women. One of them is dying every eleven minutes.
"That timeframe is speeding up and we've already had six years of an investigation via the ombudsman fighting that part of the effort.
"I had to wait an extra six years for my state pension and getting back into work when you're older is extremely difficult.
"Moving forwards now, it's up to us to make sure that we make our voices heard. If we let a Government get away with ignoring the recommendations of the ombudsman, what comes next.
The WASPI campaign group claim that since the Government’s reconsideration of the case for WASPI compensation began on 11 November, more than 9,500 affected women have died, with campaigners urging ministers to urgently change course, or potentially face new legal action.
While more than 5,000 people have written to their MPs since the Government’s announcement on Thursday to demand a vote is held in Parliament.
This follows the statement by Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden, in which he confirmed WASPI women would once again be denied compensation, despite the Parliamentary Ombudsman stating that a financial remedy should be paid.
What has the Government said on this?
Ministers say the majority of women were aware of the changes and that a blanket scheme is not appropriate.