Waspi women still waiting as Burnham floats bus passes
Waspi campaigners say more than 432,000 women have died since 2015 without any compensation
More than 432,000 Waspi women have died since 2015 without receiving any compensation, according to the Waspi campaign.
The Ombudsman found the DWP guilty of maladministration in 2021 for failing to properly warn 1950s-born women that their state pension age was going up. It recommended payouts starting at £1,000 each. Labour, which backed the campaign in opposition, said no.
Andy Burnham, before he became PM, said they deserve 'some recompense'. His team then floated free travel instead of cash.
Is a bus pass a fair substitute for compensation?
Full story: Daily Mail – Money
