WASPI celebrates step forward in state pension age campaign

State pension age changes meant many more women have had to wait longer than they expected to receive their sum. In the past, state pension age was 60 for women and 65 for men, but this was equalised to 65 for both sexes, and then raised to 66.The change has impacted women born in the 1950s, many of whom argue they were not amply notified and have therefore suffered financially and emotionally as a consequence.Campaign groups such as Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) have raised awareness about the impacts for affected women.In a step forward for the campaign, a DWP minister has agreed to meet with a Labour MP to discuss the matter.A question surrounding the campaign was raised by Newport West MP, Ruth Jones.READ MORE: Britons ‘incapable’ of funding retirement on state pension alone WASPI celebrates step forward in state pension age campaign – ‘progress!’ (Image: Getty)Speaking in the Commons, she said: ‘These WASPI women have shown incredible perseverance and tenacity over the years. So, can the Minister set out the steps being taken to address this injustice?’If she can’t meet these women because of the ongoing investigation, then will she meet with me to discuss this issue at the earliest possible opportunity?’Laura Trott is the new Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the DWP, and was quick to respond.She said: ‘I would be happy to meet with the Honourable Lady.DON’T MISSBarclays customer handed over £83,000 after unexpected call [WARNING]The ‘best place’ for your cash to ‘make a difference’ in retirement [INSIGHT]Low income pensioners could qualify for free TV licence – how to claim [ANALYSIS] State Pension UK: What is State Pension? (Image: EXPRESS)What is happening where you live? Find out by adding your postcode or visit InYourArea While Chris Phillips remarked: ‘We won’t get justice, because it doesn’t affect them.’WASPI is not against equalisation of the state pension age, but states it does not accept the way the changes were implemented.A DWP spokesperson previously told Express.co.uk: ‘The Government decided over 25 years ago that it was going to make the state pension age the same for men and women as a long-overdue move towards gender equality. “Both the High Court and Court of Appeal have supported the actions of the DWP, under successive Governments dating back to 1995, and the Supreme Court refused the claimants permission to appeal.’