Waspi (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaigners stage a protest on College Green in Westminster, London, as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her Budget in the Houses of Parliament, October 30, 2024
SEVEN newly elected Labour MPs were among those defying government whips to vote for state pension compensation for Waspi women this week.
They included Terry Jermy, who vanquished former PM Liz Truss in South-West Norfolk at the last general election.
The rebellion, while of no practical impact, is an indication of resistance to the government as it pursues cuts at the expense of working people.
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