Recent polling reveals that a significant majority of young voters advocate for the Government to provide compensation to the women affected by the WASPI issue.
According to the campaign, there is strong backing among individuals aged 18-34, with 66% supporting the idea of granting payouts to more than three million women born in the 1950s. Angela Madden, the chair of WASPI, cautioned the government that they are running out of opportunities to deliver fairness.
In the upcoming month, supporters will await the Government’s response regarding the potential reconsideration of their stance on compensation following the emergence of new evidence. Madden emphasized the importance of justice and fairness transcending generations, highlighting the younger demographic’s firm stance on rectifying governmental maladministration.
A survey conducted by Yonder, gathering opinions from 2,095 adults, disclosed that 53% of 18-34 year-olds advocate for a parliamentary debate and vote on the compensation issue. Furthermore, 77% expressed the belief that individuals affected by maladministration should receive redress without resorting to legal measures.
Pressure mounts on the Government to reverse its decision declining compensation payouts ranging from £1,000 to £2,950 for 3.6 million women affected by the WASPI issue. Legal action by WASPI seeking a judicial review has been postponed pending the outcome of the ongoing review.
Angela Madden, aged 71, stressed that only a comprehensive compensation scheme would be acceptable. She asserted the critical juncture they are at, urging every Member of Parliament to signal the government’s dwindling opportunities to rectify the situation.
Campaigners have amassed over £250,000 to support their legal endeavors. Failures within the DWP resulted in a lack of proper communication regarding the decision to raise the state pension age for women, plunging many into financial hardship due to the unforeseen changes.
The affected women saw their state pension age increment from 60 to 65 and subsequently to 66. A spokesperson from the DWP noted the commitment to reassess the situation within three months but refrained from indicating a definitive stance on awarding financial compensation.
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