The government is facing backlash after rejecting compensation for women affected by state pension age changes. 3.6 million women were inadequately informed about increases.
Despite Labour's promises in past manifestos, the party dropped its compensation pledge for Waspi women in this year's manifesto, drawing criticism from supporters.
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman recommended payouts for affected women, yet the government argues that a flat-rate compensation isn't fair on taxpayers.
The situation reveals challenges in transitioning from opposition to governance, showing the difficulty in meeting previous financial commitments without adequate funding.
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