Sir Gavin Williamson has called for a binding vote to be held in Parliament regarding compensation for women affected by changes to State Pension age.
The Labour Government has ruled out compensation for women affected by changes to their State Pension age – saying doing so would “burden” the taxpayer.
This is despite many influential Labour politicians including the Chancellor, Prime Minister, and Secretary of State vowing to work with campaigners in order to “identify a fair solution for all women affected.”
Sir Gavin said: “Labour u-turns are just as predictable as night following day and it seems that the Prime Minister and his Cabinet continue to engineer new ways to alienate pensioners and the wider electorate.
“The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions now claims that ‘the great majority of women knew the state pension age was increasing’ despite previously vowing to campaigners that she would stand alongside them in their pursuit of compensation.
“Labour have well and truly conned the electorate and I know many of their voters are experiencing buyer’s remorse.
“I am calling for the Government to hold a binding vote in Parliament following the publication of the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsmen’s report into State Pension changes for WASPI women, so the House can decide if their proposals amount to justice for those affected– as I do not believe they are.”
