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PM defends decision not to compensate Waspi women

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PM defends decision not to compensate Waspi women

PM defends decision not to compensate Waspi women

Sir Keir Starmer has defended his government's decision not to pay compensation to Waspi women following backlash.

The prime minister stressed he could not further "burden" the taxpayers despite the government apologising for delays in sending out letters informing them the state pension age was increasing.

Report by Kennedyl.

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