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Statement: WASPI decision

  • jackdobsonsmith
  • Dec 20, 2024
  • 1 min read

20 December 2024


I am deeply disappointed by the decision to reject the Ombudsman's recommendations for compensating the women affected by the WASPI injustice. I joined the WASPI women in calling for fair and fast compensation, and I stand by that. It is true that we must repair our public finances after years of Tory mismanagement. However, I am clear that we should do so by raising taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations, rather than failing to compensate working women for an injustice that all can see. Immediately after the announcement, I urgently met with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to make this case in the strongest possible terms. This decision is wrong and I urge the Government to reconsider.



 
 
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