I was pleased to host champions from the WASPI - Women Against State Pension Inequality Campaign in Parliament.
They have made a strong case against state pension inequality and the gap. Many are suffering because of inadequate communication and some will lose up to £50,000 as a result. Many women only received communication a few years before they were expecting to retire - some received none.
They have made clear the injustice faced by many in the means by which the state pension has been equalised between men and women. We are united in a desire for pension equality and sharing a concern for the means by which that is effected.
It is unfair for individuals to have been left out of pocket. I support their calls for greater support and scrutiny of the factors that have led to this unjust situation.
The event was intended to make the case to fellow colleagues, new and old, and to bring these injustices to the attention of the new Chancellor ahead of tomorrow's budget.
