MPs supporting the cause for WASPI compensation (Women Against State Pension Inequality) have slammed the Government for its decision not to compensate the women. Conservative MP, Sir John Hayes, opened a debate in Westminster Hall about the issue today (January 15), saying the way the 1950s-born women had been treated was a “betrayal”.

This generation of women were affected when their state pension age went up from 60 to 65 and to 66, with many claiming they were unaware of the change.

The…