WASPI Women and Pension Controversies

This chapter explores the contentious debate surrounding the state pension age increase and its impact on WASP women, focusing on allegations of maladministration in communication by the government. It highlights the political ramifications for the Labour party and the diverging perspectives on compensation, as well as the complexities of intergenerational inequality related to pension systems. The chapter further examines the growing tensions within Labour and the shifting dynamics between its Scottish leadership and the UK government amid evolving public sentiments.