Wokingham’s Liberal Democrat MP has written to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions seeking justice for WASPI women.

Wokingham’s Liberal Democrat MP has written to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions seeking justice for WASPI women.

Following a letter from a Wokingham constituent, newly elected Liberal Democrat MP, Clive Jones, has on Friday kept his promise of fighting for the people of Wokingham and wrote a letter to Liz Kendall, the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

The WASPI women refers to women born in the 1950s, who were affected by the change in the State Pension Age and were not properly notified by the Conservative Government of the changes. Clive Jones’ believes that these women are due financial compensation for this, and his letter aims to bring these women closer to this just outcome.

In his letter Clive Jones, the MP for Wokingham, wrote:
“These courageous women, who have tirelessly campaigned for justice after being left out of pocket, deserve our admiration for their persistence.

“Liberal Democrats welcome the recent publication of the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s report recommending compensation.

“I ask that you promptly set up a compensation scheme.

“It is now up to this Labour Government to come forward with a plan to get these women the compensation they are owed.”