Labour must end WASPI injustice
The UK government can and must act to end the injustice faced by WASPI women, says the Scottish Greens social security spokesperson Maggie Chapman.
Speaking ahead of a Scottish Government Debate on Compensation for WASPI Women, Ms Chapman hailed the work of working class women all across Scotland and beyond in standing up for their rights.
Ms Chapman said:
“The betrayal of the WASPI women - those women born in the 1950s - is yet another grave injustice waged against working class women all over the UK. They were not properly informed of changes to their pensions, and now are being refused any compensation.
“All of the women who have been affected deserve fast, fair and full compensation. Those politicians that have misled them and used them just to win votes must apologise too. It is shocking that WASPI women have been used in this way, only to have politicians turn their backs on them.
“Scottish Greens will always stand in solidarity with WASPI women. They are our mothers, sisters, carers, neighbours and friends.
“Far too many women have died without resolution or justice. Keir Starmer can and must act to deliver that justice.”
Ms Chapman added:
“Since taking power in June, Labour has already cut the Winter Fuel Payment and retained the cruel two-child benefit cap and is threatening more cuts in the months ahead. We cannot allow them to further betray millions of women all across the UK.”