Millions of women eagerly awaiting news on possible £3,000 compensation could soon have their update, as the Government has provided a fresh response in the aftermath of a penetrating appeal from a cross-party group of MPs. Earlier this month, they wrote to ministers, pushing for an “update Parliament on your progress in responding to the PHSO’s report” before the Christmas Parliamentary recess, marked for this Thursday (December 19).

During questions at the Department for Work and Pensions,…