Wishart slams lack of WASPI compensation

Responding to the UK Government announcing that there will be no compensation for WASPI women, Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart said:

“This announcement flies in the face of the findings the independent Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman who acknowledged a failure by the UK Government to provide those women who would be impacted by state pension changes with accurate and timely information and that those affected should receive compensation.

“Campaigners have long fought this battle and I will be with them as a member of the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group for WASPI as they continue to press for their compensation. The UK Government must rethink this decision and redress the unfairness brought upon many women.”