Chancellor and PM have both defended decision not to pay compensation to Waspi women

The UK Government is facing a barrage of criticism after choosing not to follow the recommendations of an independent watchdog.

The UK Government announced there would be no compensation for the women on Tuesday.

Some are questioning loyalty to Labour while others say move is unconstitutional

Reform UK have also said they wouldn't pay any compensation to Waspi women, which makes the situation all the more perplexing.

Meeting WASPI women on Thursday at Holyrood, Swinney said he was 'very disappointed' with the UK Government's announcement.

Meeting WASPI women on Thursday at Holyrood, Swinney said he was 'very disappointed' with the UK Government's announcement.

Labour’s Christmas announcement of no compensation for pension changes is poor politics, but Badenoch bodged the argument

Chancellor says high cost of compensation cannot be justified because most of women affected had known pension changes were coming

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