Category Archives: WASPI

“The monstrous regiment of women” – take control!

Posted on October 4, 2017 by henry tapper

John Knox and Jolyon Maugham clearly share similar views on women.   Just attended v. high-class round table – senior Tory MPs, Ministers – “marred” by all the noise @WASPI_Campaign is making outside. #CPC17 — Jo Maugham QC (@JolyonMaugham) October … Continue reading →

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#WASPI – did we fail in our duty of care?

Posted on January 31, 2016 by henry tapper

The WASPI debate that will happen tomorrow is of some significance. Not only will parliament be debating the particular circumstances of a particular group of women, they will be deciding whether the duty of care Government has, to keep its … Continue reading →

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Can the Government tough it out with #WASPI?

Posted on January 8, 2016 by henry tapper

The Government were defeated on a back benchers debate 158 votes to 0. The vote was over the introduction of changes to the state pension age for women, resulting from legislation introduced in 2011. The Government’s response appears to be … Continue reading →

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