A Scottish Labour MP is rallying his party to back an SNP bill aimed at compensating Waspi women affected by pension age changes
Alloa: A Scottish Labour MP is stepping up to support a bill from the SNP that aims to compensate Waspi women. Brian Leishman is urging his fellow Labour MPs to back this important cause.
He believes it’s time to do the right thing for women born in the 1950s who have been impacted by changes to the state pension age. Leishman wants his colleagues to vote in favor of the compensation.
The SNP’s Stephen Flynn is set to introduce the bill in the House of Commons soon. He’s determined to push for a vote on this issue, which has been a long-standing concern for many.
Leishman emphasized that solidarity with the Waspi women shouldn’t just be a political move. He said it’s about delivering justice for those who have been wronged. Many Labour MPs have previously shown support for this cause.
He’s not alone in this; other MPs like Elaine Stewart have also expressed their intention to vote for the compensation. The process will allow Flynn to present his case, and then the House will decide on the bill’s introduction.
Flynn’s bill aims to address findings from a report that recommended compensation for these women, who could be owed up to £2,950 each. However, the government has previously dismissed the idea of a compensation package.
Despite this, the SNP is pushing for a vote, hoping to rally support from Labour MPs. It’s a crucial moment for those affected, and the outcome could mean a lot for many women across the UK.
