Speaking after the event, Carla Lockhart MP said: "It was an honour to meet with these inspirational women who have been so unjustly affected by the Government’s mishandling of the State Pension age changes. In March 2024, the Parliamentary Ombudsman urged MPs to intervene to ensure an apology and compensation are delivered promptly, and I will continue to fight for a fair solution that benefits both WASPI women and the taxpayer."
She continued, "Many women in Northern Ireland, including in my constituency of Upper Bann, have faced financial hardship because of these failures. I stand firmly behind their call for fair and fast compensation, and I will keep advocating for their cause in Parliament.
Lockhart Reaffirms Support for WASPI Women at Parliamentary Event
12 Sep, 2024
Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart has attended a crucial event in Westminster, standing alongside the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice. The event, which brought together women from across the UK, shone a spotlight on the Government’s failure to properly communicate the changes to the State Pension age—leaving thousands of 1950s-born women unfairly impacted.
