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PMQs live: Starmer accused of 'playing politics' with Waspi women over payout decision amid growing backlash

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  Starmer accused of 'playing politics' with Waspi women over payout decision amid growing backlash - Starmer's Labour was accused of broken promises at PMQs over its decision not to pay compensation to 3.


The article discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaign, where Labour leader Keir Starmer was accused of breaking a promise during Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs). The WASPI women, who were affected by changes to the state pension age, have been campaigning for compensation due to the lack of adequate notification about the pension age increase. During PMQs, Starmer faced backlash after he appeared to backtrack on previous commitments to address the issue. Conservative MP Peter Aldous criticized Starmer for not keeping his word, highlighting the frustration among the affected women. The debate was heated, with calls for justice and compensation for the WASPI women, who argue that the government's failure to communicate the changes effectively has led to significant financial hardship.

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