NORTH Shropshire MP Helen Morgan has signed a Parliamentary Motion highlighting the plight of women affected by a pension scandal calling for the Government to abide by the findings of an independent ombudsman.
The ombudsman is due to report soon on compensation for the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) women affected by state pension age changes.
It comes in light of reports suggesting that the UK Government is considering bringing forward the increase in the state pension age to 68.
A decision is expected in the coming months.
Helen Morgan, Liberal Democrat MP for North Shropshire, said she wanted to give the group her support in having the evidence produced.
"The plight of the WASPI women and their ongoing fight for compensation makes clear what can happen when changes to the state pension age are mishandled.
"That is why the Government must publish its evidence before reaching a decision.
"I’m really concerned by reports that the increase in the age might be brought forward, despite life expectancy standing still or even falling.”
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